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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.01, 1,174.51 and 478.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.01, 1,174.51 and 478.02 is: 659.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.01 : 1,174.51 = 478.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.01/1,174.51 = 478.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.01x = 1,174.51 × 478.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.01x = 561,438.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,438.34/851.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.73

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