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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.36, 1,206.58 and 481.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.36, 1,206.58 and 481.38 is: 664.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.36 : 1,206.58 = 481.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.36/1,206.58 = 481.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.36x = 1,206.58 × 481.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.36x = 580,823.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,823.48/874.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.28

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