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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.66, 1,205.61 and 480.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.66, 1,205.61 and 480.61 is: 663.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.66 : 1,205.61 = 480.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.66/1,205.61 = 480.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.66x = 1,205.61 × 480.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.66x = 579,422.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,422.81/873.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.21

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