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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.03, 1,173.06 and 477.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.03, 1,173.06 and 477.05 is: 658.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.03 : 1,173.06 = 477.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.03/1,173.06 = 477.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.03x = 1,173.06 × 477.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.03x = 559,602.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,602.41/850.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.33

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