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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.03, 1,204.79 and 480.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.03, 1,204.79 and 480.08 is: 662.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.03 : 1,204.79 = 480.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.03/1,204.79 = 480.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.03x = 1,204.79 × 480.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.03x = 578,395.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,395.58/873.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.52

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