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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.67, 1,173.96 and 477.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.67, 1,173.96 and 477.63 is: 659.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.67 : 1,173.96 = 477.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.67/1,173.96 = 477.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.67x = 1,173.96 × 477.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.67x = 560,718.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,718.51/850.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.15

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