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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.72, 1,179.51 and 481.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.72, 1,179.51 and 481.71 is: 664.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.72 : 1,179.51 = 481.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.72/1,179.51 = 481.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.72x = 1,179.51 × 481.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.72x = 568,181.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,181.76/854.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.76

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