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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.24, 1,173.34 and 477.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.24, 1,173.34 and 477.23 is: 658.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.24 : 1,173.34 = 477.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.24/1,173.34 = 477.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.24x = 1,173.34 × 477.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.24x = 559,947.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,947.18/850.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.58

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