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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.46, 1,176.44 and 479.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.46, 1,176.44 and 479.42 is: 661.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.46 : 1,176.44 = 479.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.46/1,176.44 = 479.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.46x = 1,176.44 × 479.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.46x = 564,005.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,005.00/852.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.62

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