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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.11, 1,174.51 and 478.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.11, 1,174.51 and 478.08 is: 659.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.11 : 1,174.51 = 478.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.11/1,174.51 = 478.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.11x = 1,174.51 × 478.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.11x = 561,512.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,512.66/851.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.74

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