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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.51, 1,175.05 and 473.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.51, 1,175.05 and 473.42 is: 653.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.51 : 1,175.05 = 473.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.51/1,175.05 = 473.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.51x = 1,175.05 × 473.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.51x = 556,292.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,292.91/851.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.30

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