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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.51, 1,176.28 and 479.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.51, 1,176.28 and 479.44 is: 661.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.51 : 1,176.28 = 479.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.51/1,176.28 = 479.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.51x = 1,176.28 × 479.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.51x = 563,955.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,955.68/852.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.52

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