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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.33, 1,173.30 and 477.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.33, 1,173.30 and 477.26 is: 658.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.33 : 1,173.30 = 477.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.33/1,173.30 = 477.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.33x = 1,173.30 × 477.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.33x = 559,966.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,966.22/850.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.53

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