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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.52, 1,205.53 and 480.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.52, 1,205.53 and 480.62 is: 663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.52 : 1,205.53 = 480.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.52/1,205.53 = 480.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.52x = 1,205.53 × 480.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.52x = 579,394.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,394.60/873.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.29

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