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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.96, 1,205.99 and 480.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.96, 1,205.99 and 480.97 is: 663.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.96 : 1,205.99 = 480.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.96/1,205.99 = 480.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.96x = 1,205.99 × 480.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.96x = 580,045.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,045.92/873.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.70

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