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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.67, 1,173.98 and 477.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.67, 1,173.98 and 477.68 is: 659.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.67 : 1,173.98 = 477.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.67/1,173.98 = 477.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.67x = 1,173.98 × 477.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.67x = 560,786.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,786.77/850.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.23

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