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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.27, 1,205.19 and 480.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.27, 1,205.19 and 480.37 is: 662.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.27 : 1,205.19 = 480.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.27/1,205.19 = 480.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.27x = 1,205.19 × 480.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.27x = 578,928.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,928.69/873.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.94

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