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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.33, 1,176.05 and 479.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.33, 1,176.05 and 479.33 is: 661.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.33 : 1,176.05 = 479.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.33/1,176.05 = 479.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.33x = 1,176.05 × 479.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.33x = 563,715.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,715.77/852.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.38

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