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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.63, 1,175.18 and 473.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.63, 1,175.18 and 473.49 is: 653.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.63 : 1,175.18 = 473.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.63/1,175.18 = 473.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.63x = 1,175.18 × 473.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.63x = 556,433.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,433.61/851.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.38

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