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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.50, 1,205.46 and 480.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.50, 1,205.46 and 480.54 is: 663.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.50 : 1,205.46 = 480.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.50/1,205.46 = 480.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.50x = 1,205.46 × 480.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.50x = 579,271.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,271.75/873.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.16

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