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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.02, 1,173.03 and 477.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.02, 1,173.03 and 477.02 is: 658.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.02 : 1,173.03 = 477.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.02/1,173.03 = 477.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.02x = 1,173.03 × 477.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.02x = 559,552.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,552.91/850.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.28

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