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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.62, 1,173.93 and 477.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.62, 1,173.93 and 477.63 is: 659.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.62 : 1,173.93 = 477.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.62/1,173.93 = 477.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.62x = 1,173.93 × 477.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.62x = 560,704.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,704.19/850.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.17

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