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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.14, 1,206.30 and 481.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.14, 1,206.30 and 481.16 is: 663.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.14 : 1,206.30 = 481.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.14/1,206.30 = 481.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.14x = 1,206.30 × 481.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.14x = 580,423.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,423.31/874.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.99

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