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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.30, 1,176.15 and 479.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.30, 1,176.15 and 479.30 is: 661.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.30 : 1,176.15 = 479.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.30/1,176.15 = 479.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.30x = 1,176.15 × 479.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.30x = 563,724.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,724.70/852.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.41

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