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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.48, 1,206.74 and 481.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.48, 1,206.74 and 481.49 is: 664.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.48 : 1,206.74 = 481.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.48/1,206.74 = 481.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.48x = 1,206.74 × 481.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.48x = 581,037.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,037.46/874.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.44

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