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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.14, 1,204.97 and 480.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.14, 1,204.97 and 480.20 is: 662.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.14 : 1,204.97 = 480.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.14/1,204.97 = 480.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.14x = 1,204.97 × 480.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.14x = 578,618.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,618.17/873.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.69

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