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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.35, 1,206.62 and 481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.35, 1,206.62 and 481.44 is: 664.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.35 : 1,206.62 = 481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.35/1,206.62 = 481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.35x = 1,206.62 × 481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.35x = 580,915.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,915.13/874.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.40

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