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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.07, 1,204.74 and 480.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.07, 1,204.74 and 480.01 is: 662.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.07 : 1,204.74 = 480.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.07/1,204.74 = 480.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.07x = 1,204.74 × 480.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.07x = 578,287.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,287.25/873.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.36

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