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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.21, 1,205.03 and 480.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.21, 1,205.03 and 480.21 is: 662.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.21 : 1,205.03 = 480.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.21/1,205.03 = 480.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.21x = 1,205.03 × 480.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.21x = 578,665.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,665.06/873.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.69

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