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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.46, 1,205.38 and 480.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.46, 1,205.38 and 480.50 is: 663.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.46 : 1,205.38 = 480.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.46/1,205.38 = 480.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.46x = 1,205.38 × 480.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.46x = 579,185.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,185.09/873.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.09

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