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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.86, 1,179.76 and 481.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.86, 1,179.76 and 481.88 is: 665.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.86 : 1,179.76 = 481.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.86/1,179.76 = 481.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.86x = 1,179.76 × 481.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.86x = 568,502.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,502.75/854.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.02

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