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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.67, 1,175.29 and 478.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.67, 1,175.29 and 478.65 is: 660.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.67 : 1,175.29 = 478.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.67/1,175.29 = 478.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.67x = 1,175.29 × 478.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.67x = 562,552.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,552.56/851.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.53

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