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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.83, 1,176.83 and 479.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.83, 1,176.83 and 479.79 is: 662.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.83 : 1,176.83 = 479.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.83/1,176.83 = 479.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.83x = 1,176.83 × 479.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.83x = 564,630.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,630.67/852.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.07

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