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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.26, 1,205.10 and 480.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.26, 1,205.10 and 480.29 is: 662.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.26 : 1,205.10 = 480.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.26/1,205.10 = 480.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.26x = 1,205.10 × 480.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.26x = 578,791.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,791.45/873.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.80

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