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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.45, 1,176.45 and 479.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.45, 1,176.45 and 479.52 is: 661.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.45 : 1,176.45 = 479.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.45/1,176.45 = 479.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.45x = 1,176.45 × 479.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.45x = 564,128.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,128.69/852.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.78

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