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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.32, 1,205.22 and 480.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.32, 1,205.22 and 480.35 is: 662.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.32 : 1,205.22 = 480.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.32/1,205.22 = 480.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.32x = 1,205.22 × 480.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.32x = 578,921.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,921.40/873.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.90

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