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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.08, 1,204.85 and 480.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.08, 1,204.85 and 480.11 is: 662.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.08 : 1,204.85 = 480.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.08/1,204.85 = 480.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.08x = 1,204.85 × 480.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.08x = 578,460.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,460.53/873.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.55

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