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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.96, 1,177.05 and 479.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.96, 1,177.05 and 479.94 is: 662.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.96 : 1,177.05 = 479.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.96/1,177.05 = 479.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.96x = 1,177.05 × 479.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.96x = 564,913.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,913.38/852.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.30

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