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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.68, 1,176.60 and 479.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.68, 1,176.60 and 479.68 is: 661.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.68 : 1,176.60 = 479.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.68/1,176.60 = 479.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.68x = 1,176.60 × 479.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.68x = 564,391.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,391.49/852.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.90

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