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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.16, 1,173.22 and 477.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.16, 1,173.22 and 477.14 is: 658.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.16 : 1,173.22 = 477.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.16/1,173.22 = 477.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.16x = 1,173.22 × 477.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.16x = 559,790.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,790.19/850.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.45

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