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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.53, 1,205.43 and 480.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.53, 1,205.43 and 480.57 is: 663.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.53 : 1,205.43 = 480.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.53/1,205.43 = 480.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.53x = 1,205.43 × 480.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.53x = 579,287.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,287.17/873.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.16

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