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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.02, 1,273.79 and 479.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.02, 1,273.79 and 479.84 is: 718.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.02 : 1,273.79 = 479.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.02/1,273.79 = 479.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.02x = 1,273.79 × 479.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.02x = 611,210.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,210.22/851.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.21

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