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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.97, 1,206.08 and 481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.97, 1,206.08 and 481 is: 663.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.97 : 1,206.08 = 481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.97/1,206.08 = 481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.97x = 1,206.08 × 481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.97x = 580,124.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,124.48/873.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.78

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