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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.18, 1,205.00 and 480.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.18, 1,205.00 and 480.19 is: 662.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.18 : 1,205.00 = 480.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.18/1,205.00 = 480.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.18x = 1,205.00 × 480.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.18x = 578,626.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,626.55/873.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.67

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