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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.77, 1,179.49 and 481.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.77, 1,179.49 and 481.74 is: 664.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.77 : 1,179.49 = 481.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.77/1,179.49 = 481.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.77x = 1,179.49 × 481.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.77x = 568,207.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,207.51/854.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.75

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