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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.03, 1,174.34 and 477.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.03, 1,174.34 and 477.98 is: 659.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.03 : 1,174.34 = 477.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.03/1,174.34 = 477.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.03x = 1,174.34 × 477.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.03x = 561,306.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,306.36/851.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.57

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