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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.47, 1,205.39 and 480.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.47, 1,205.39 and 480.50 is: 663.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.47 : 1,205.39 = 480.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.47/1,205.39 = 480.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.47x = 1,205.39 × 480.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.47x = 579,190.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,190.51/873.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.09

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