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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.81, 1,174.23 and 477.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.81, 1,174.23 and 477.82 is: 659.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.81 : 1,174.23 = 477.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.81/1,174.23 = 477.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.81x = 1,174.23 × 477.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.81x = 561,068.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,068.19/850.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.46

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