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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.66, 1,176.51 and 479.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.66, 1,176.51 and 479.66 is: 661.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.66 : 1,176.51 = 479.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.66/1,176.51 = 479.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.66x = 1,176.51 × 479.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.66x = 564,318.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,318.90/852.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.83

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