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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.30, 1,173.69 and 496.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.30, 1,173.69 and 496.33 is: 685.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.30 : 1,173.69 = 496.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.30/1,173.69 = 496.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.30x = 1,173.69 × 496.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.30x = 582,534.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,534.62/850.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.10

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