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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.02, 1,174.32 and 477.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.02, 1,174.32 and 477.91 is: 659.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.02 : 1,174.32 = 477.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.02/1,174.32 = 477.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.02x = 1,174.32 × 477.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.02x = 561,216.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,216.88/851.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.47

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