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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.64, 1,179.36 and 481.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.64, 1,179.36 and 481.59 is: 664.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.64 : 1,179.36 = 481.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.64/1,179.36 = 481.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.64x = 1,179.36 × 481.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.64x = 567,967.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,967.98/854.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.57

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