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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.36, 1,176.32 and 479.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.36, 1,176.32 and 479.40 is: 661.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.36 : 1,176.32 = 479.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.36/1,176.32 = 479.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.36x = 1,176.32 × 479.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.36x = 563,927.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,927.81/852.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.61

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