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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.17, 1,173.27 and 477.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.17, 1,173.27 and 477.12 is: 658.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.17 : 1,173.27 = 477.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.17/1,173.27 = 477.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.17x = 1,173.27 × 477.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.17x = 559,790.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,790.58/850.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.45

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