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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.10, 1,204.81 and 480.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.10, 1,204.81 and 480.12 is: 662.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.10 : 1,204.81 = 480.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.10/1,204.81 = 480.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.10x = 1,204.81 × 480.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.10x = 578,453.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,453.38/873.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.53

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