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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.49, 1,205.45 and 480.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.49, 1,205.45 and 480.52 is: 663.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.49 : 1,205.45 = 480.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.49/1,205.45 = 480.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.49x = 1,205.45 × 480.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.49x = 579,236.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,236.96/873.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.13

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