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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.47, 1,206.75 and 481.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.47, 1,206.75 and 481.47 is: 664.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.47 : 1,206.75 = 481.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.47/1,206.75 = 481.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.47x = 1,206.75 × 481.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.47x = 581,013.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,013.92/874.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.42

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