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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.17, 1,205.05 and 480.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.17, 1,205.05 and 480.27 is: 662.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.17 : 1,205.05 = 480.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.17/1,205.05 = 480.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.17x = 1,205.05 × 480.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.17x = 578,749.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,749.36/873.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.81

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