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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.48, 1,176.36 and 479.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.48, 1,176.36 and 479.39 is: 661.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.48 : 1,176.36 = 479.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.48/1,176.36 = 479.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.48x = 1,176.36 × 479.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.48x = 563,938.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,938.16/852.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.53

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