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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.35, 1,206.54 and 481.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.35, 1,206.54 and 481.38 is: 664.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.35 : 1,206.54 = 481.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.35/1,206.54 = 481.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.35x = 1,206.54 × 481.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.35x = 580,804.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,804.23/874.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.27

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