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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.58, 1,173.81 and 482.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.58, 1,173.81 and 482.58 is: 665.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.58 : 1,173.81 = 482.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.58/1,173.81 = 482.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.58x = 1,173.81 × 482.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.58x = 566,457.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,457.23/850.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.97

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