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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.09, 1,204.83 and 480.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.09, 1,204.83 and 480.06 is: 662.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.09 : 1,204.83 = 480.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.09/1,204.83 = 480.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.09x = 1,204.83 × 480.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.09x = 578,390.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,390.69/873.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.46

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