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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.43, 1,173.56 and 477.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.43, 1,173.56 and 477.43 is: 658.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.43 : 1,173.56 = 477.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.43/1,173.56 = 477.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.43x = 1,173.56 × 477.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.43x = 560,287.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,287.43/850.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.83

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