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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873, 1,204.74 and 480.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873, 1,204.74 and 480.06 is: 662.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873 : 1,204.74 = 480.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873/1,204.74 = 480.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873x = 1,204.74 × 480.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873x = 578,347.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,347.48/873
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.48

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