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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.02, 1,177.07 and 479.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.02, 1,177.07 and 479.91 is: 662.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.02 : 1,177.07 = 479.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.02/1,177.07 = 479.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.02x = 1,177.07 × 479.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.02x = 564,887.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,887.66/853.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.22

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