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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.50, 1,173.69 and 482.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.50, 1,173.69 and 482.50 is: 665.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.50 : 1,173.69 = 482.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.50/1,173.69 = 482.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.50x = 1,173.69 × 482.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.50x = 566,305.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,305.43/850.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.85

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