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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.69, 1,176.62 and 479.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.69, 1,176.62 and 479.66 is: 661.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.69 : 1,176.62 = 479.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.69/1,176.62 = 479.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.69x = 1,176.62 × 479.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.69x = 564,384.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,384.22/852.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.88

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