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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.56, 1,205.52 and 480.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.56, 1,205.52 and 480.60 is: 663.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.56 : 1,205.52 = 480.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.56/1,205.52 = 480.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.56x = 1,205.52 × 480.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.56x = 579,371.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,371.11/873.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.23

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