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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.35, 1,173.51 and 477.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.35, 1,173.51 and 477.37 is: 658.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.35 : 1,173.51 = 477.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.35/1,173.51 = 477.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.35x = 1,173.51 × 477.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.35x = 560,198.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,198.47/850.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.79

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