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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.01, 1,177.15 and 479.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.01, 1,177.15 and 479.99 is: 662.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.01 : 1,177.15 = 479.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.01/1,177.15 = 479.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.01x = 1,177.15 × 479.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.01x = 565,021.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,021.43/853.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.38

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