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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.52, 1,173.47 and 477.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.52, 1,173.47 and 477.47 is: 658.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.52 : 1,173.47 = 477.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.52/1,173.47 = 477.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.52x = 1,173.47 × 477.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.52x = 560,288.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,288.47/850.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.76

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