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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.45, 1,176.37 and 474.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.45, 1,176.37 and 474.34 is: 654.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.45 : 1,176.37 = 474.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.45/1,176.37 = 474.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.45x = 1,176.37 × 474.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.45x = 557,998.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,998.76/852.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.58

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