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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.56, 1,179.30 and 481.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.56, 1,179.30 and 481.55 is: 664.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.56 : 1,179.30 = 481.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.56/1,179.30 = 481.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.56x = 1,179.30 × 481.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.56x = 567,885.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,885.12/854.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.53

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