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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.03, 1,174.38 and 477.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.03, 1,174.38 and 477.95 is: 659.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.03 : 1,174.38 = 477.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.03/1,174.38 = 477.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.03x = 1,174.38 × 477.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.03x = 561,294.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,294.92/851.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.55

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