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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.50, 1,176.45 and 484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.50, 1,176.45 and 484.50 is: 668.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.50 : 1,176.45 = 484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.50/1,176.45 = 484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.50x = 1,176.45 × 484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.50x = 569,990.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,990.03/852.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.61

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