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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.54, 1,205.43 and 480.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.54, 1,205.43 and 480.48 is: 663.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.54 : 1,205.43 = 480.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.54/1,205.43 = 480.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.54x = 1,205.43 × 480.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.54x = 579,185.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,185.01/873.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.03

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