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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850, 1,173 and 482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850, 1,173 and 482 is: 665.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850 : 1,173 = 482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850/1,173 = 482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850x = 1,173 × 482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850x = 565,386
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,386/850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.16

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