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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.48, 1,205.43 and 480.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.48, 1,205.43 and 480.53 is: 663.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.48 : 1,205.43 = 480.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.48/1,205.43 = 480.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.48x = 1,205.43 × 480.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.48x = 579,245.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,245.28/873.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.15

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