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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.30, 1,173.40 and 477.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.30, 1,173.40 and 477.30 is: 658.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.30 : 1,173.40 = 477.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.30/1,173.40 = 477.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.30x = 1,173.40 × 477.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.30x = 560,063.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,063.82/850.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.67

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