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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.53, 1,205.48 and 480.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.53, 1,205.48 and 480.56 is: 663.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.53 : 1,205.48 = 480.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.53/1,205.48 = 480.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.53x = 1,205.48 × 480.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.53x = 579,305.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,305.47/873.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.18

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