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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.94, 1,174.10 and 477.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.94, 1,174.10 and 477.93 is: 659.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.94 : 1,174.10 = 477.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.94/1,174.10 = 477.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.94x = 1,174.10 × 477.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.94x = 561,139.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,139.63/850.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.44

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