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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.95, 1,172.99 and 477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.95, 1,172.99 and 477 is: 658.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.95 : 1,172.99 = 477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.95/1,172.99 = 477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.95x = 1,172.99 × 477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.95x = 559,516.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,516.23/849.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.29

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