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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.44, 1,176.33 and 479.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.44, 1,176.33 and 479.45 is: 661.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.44 : 1,176.33 = 479.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.44/1,176.33 = 479.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.44x = 1,176.33 × 479.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.44x = 563,996.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,996.16/852.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.63

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