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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.47, 1,173.72 and 477.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.47, 1,173.72 and 477.43 is: 658.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.47 : 1,173.72 = 477.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.47/1,173.72 = 477.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.47x = 1,173.72 × 477.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.47x = 560,363.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,363.97/850.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.88

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