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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.44, 1,173.50 and 496.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.44, 1,173.50 and 496.44 is: 685.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.44 : 1,173.50 = 496.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.44/1,173.50 = 496.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.44x = 1,173.50 × 496.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.44x = 582,572.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,572.34/850.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.02

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