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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.58, 1,206.90 and 481.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.58, 1,206.90 and 481.61 is: 664.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.58 : 1,206.90 = 481.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.58/1,206.90 = 481.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.58x = 1,206.90 × 481.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.58x = 581,258.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,258.13/874.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.62

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