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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.91, 1,174.26 and 477.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.91, 1,174.26 and 477.90 is: 659.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.91 : 1,174.26 = 477.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.91/1,174.26 = 477.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.91x = 1,174.26 × 477.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.91x = 561,176.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,176.46/850.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.50

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