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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.29, 1,205.15 and 480.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.29, 1,205.15 and 480.32 is: 662.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.29 : 1,205.15 = 480.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.29/1,205.15 = 480.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.29x = 1,205.15 × 480.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.29x = 578,849.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,849.22/873.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.84

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