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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.63, 1,201.49 and 477.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.63, 1,201.49 and 477.65 is: 659.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.63 : 1,201.49 = 477.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.63/1,201.49 = 477.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.63x = 1,201.49 × 477.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.63x = 573,887.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,887.81/870.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.16

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