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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.91, 1,179.75 and 481.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.91, 1,179.75 and 481.86 is: 664.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.91 : 1,179.75 = 481.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.91/1,179.75 = 481.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.91x = 1,179.75 × 481.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.91x = 568,474.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,474.34/854.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.95

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