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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.27, 1,173.37 and 477.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.27, 1,173.37 and 477.25 is: 658.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.27 : 1,173.37 = 477.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.27/1,173.37 = 477.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.27x = 1,173.37 × 477.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.27x = 559,984.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,984.97/850.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.60

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