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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.08, 1,173.12 and 482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.08, 1,173.12 and 482.08 is: 665.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.08 : 1,173.12 = 482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.08/1,173.12 = 482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.08x = 1,173.12 × 482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.08x = 565,537.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,537.69/850.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.28

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