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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.42, 1,174.92 and 473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.42, 1,174.92 and 473.30 is: 653.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.42 : 1,174.92 = 473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.42/1,174.92 = 473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.42x = 1,174.92 × 473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.42x = 556,083.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,083.76/851.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.13

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