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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.21, 1,173.23 and 477.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.21, 1,173.23 and 477.14 is: 658.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.21 : 1,173.23 = 477.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.21/1,173.23 = 477.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.21x = 1,173.23 × 477.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.21x = 559,786.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,786.71/850.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.41

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