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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.02, 1,176.99 and 479.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.02, 1,176.99 and 479.86 is: 662.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.02 : 1,176.99 = 479.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.02/1,176.99 = 479.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.02x = 1,176.99 × 479.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.02x = 564,785.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,785.68/853.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.10

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