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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.02, 1,177.23 and 479.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.02, 1,177.23 and 479.98 is: 662.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.02 : 1,177.23 = 479.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.02/1,177.23 = 479.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.02x = 1,177.23 × 479.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.02x = 565,046.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,046.86/853.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.41

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