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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.52, 1,173.46 and 477.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.52, 1,173.46 and 477.46 is: 658.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.52 : 1,173.46 = 477.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.52/1,173.46 = 477.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.52x = 1,173.46 × 477.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.52x = 560,280.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,280.21/850.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.75

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