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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.44, 1,205.38 and 480.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.44, 1,205.38 and 480.45 is: 663.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.44 : 1,205.38 = 480.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.44/1,205.38 = 480.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.44x = 1,205.38 × 480.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.44x = 579,124.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,124.82/873.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.04

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