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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.58, 1,179.35 and 481.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.58, 1,179.35 and 481.58 is: 664.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.58 : 1,179.35 = 481.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.58/1,179.35 = 481.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.58x = 1,179.35 × 481.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.58x = 567,951.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,951.37/854.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.60

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