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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.50, 1,205.45 and 480.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.50, 1,205.45 and 480.55 is: 663.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.50 : 1,205.45 = 480.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.50/1,205.45 = 480.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.50x = 1,205.45 × 480.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.50x = 579,277.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,277.64/873.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.17

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