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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.09, 1,174.43 and 478.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.09, 1,174.43 and 478.08 is: 659.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.09 : 1,174.43 = 478.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.09/1,174.43 = 478.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.09x = 1,174.43 × 478.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.09x = 561,472.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,472.69/851.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.71

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