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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.54, 1,175.04 and 478.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.54, 1,175.04 and 478.53 is: 660.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.54 : 1,175.04 = 478.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.54/1,175.04 = 478.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.54x = 1,175.04 × 478.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.54x = 562,291.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,291.89/851.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.33

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