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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.15, 1,173.29 and 477.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.15, 1,173.29 and 477.13 is: 658.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.15 : 1,173.29 = 477.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.15/1,173.29 = 477.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.15x = 1,173.29 × 477.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.15x = 559,811.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,811.86/850.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.49

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