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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.62, 1,205.60 and 480.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.62, 1,205.60 and 480.68 is: 663.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.62 : 1,205.60 = 480.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.62/1,205.60 = 480.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.62x = 1,205.60 × 480.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.62x = 579,499.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,499.38/873.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.33

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