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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.38, 1,176.30 and 479.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.38, 1,176.30 and 479.38 is: 661.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.38 : 1,176.30 = 479.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.38/1,176.30 = 479.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.38x = 1,176.30 × 479.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.38x = 563,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,894.69/852.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.55

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