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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.71, 1,205.69 and 480.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.71, 1,205.69 and 480.73 is: 663.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.71 : 1,205.69 = 480.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.71/1,205.69 = 480.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.71x = 1,205.69 × 480.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.71x = 579,605.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,605.94/873.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.39

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