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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.42, 1,206.72 and 481.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.42, 1,206.72 and 481.48 is: 664.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.42 : 1,206.72 = 481.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.42/1,206.72 = 481.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.42x = 1,206.72 × 481.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.42x = 581,008.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,008.53/874.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.45

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