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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.31, 1,176.18 and 474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.31, 1,176.18 and 474.20 is: 654.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.31 : 1,176.18 = 474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.31/1,176.18 = 474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.31x = 1,176.18 × 474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.31x = 557,739.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,739.10/852.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.39

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