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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.43, 1,205.35 and 480.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.43, 1,205.35 and 480.48 is: 663.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.43 : 1,205.35 = 480.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.43/1,205.35 = 480.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.43x = 1,205.35 × 480.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.43x = 579,140.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,140.85/873.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.07

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