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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.01, 1,172.97 and 476.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.01, 1,172.97 and 476.97 is: 658.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.01 : 1,172.97 = 476.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.01/1,172.97 = 476.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.01x = 1,172.97 × 476.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.01x = 559,471.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,471.50/850.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.20

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