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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.83, 1,172.70 and 476.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.83, 1,172.70 and 476.80 is: 657.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.83 : 1,172.70 = 476.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.83/1,172.70 = 476.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.83x = 1,172.70 × 476.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.83x = 559,143.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,143.36/849.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.95

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