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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.53, 1,173.74 and 477.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.53, 1,173.74 and 477.53 is: 658.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.53 : 1,173.74 = 477.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.53/1,173.74 = 477.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.53x = 1,173.74 × 477.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.53x = 560,494.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,494.89/850.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.99

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