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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.16, 1,204.98 and 480.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.16, 1,204.98 and 480.18 is: 662.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.16 : 1,204.98 = 480.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.16/1,204.98 = 480.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.16x = 1,204.98 × 480.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.16x = 578,607.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,607.30/873.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.66

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