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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.26, 1,173.36 and 477.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.26, 1,173.36 and 477.24 is: 658.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.26 : 1,173.36 = 477.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.26/1,173.36 = 477.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.26x = 1,173.36 × 477.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.26x = 559,974.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,974.33/850.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.59

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