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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.51, 1,175.01 and 478.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.51, 1,175.01 and 478.41 is: 660.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.51 : 1,175.01 = 478.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.51/1,175.01 = 478.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.51x = 1,175.01 × 478.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.51x = 562,130.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,130.33/851.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.16

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