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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.02, 1,174.43 and 472.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.02, 1,174.43 and 472.90 is: 652.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.02 : 1,174.43 = 472.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.02/1,174.43 = 472.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.02x = 1,174.43 × 472.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.02x = 555,387.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,387.95/851.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.61

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