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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.52, 1,177.91 and 475.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.52, 1,177.91 and 475.47 is: 656.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.52 : 1,177.91 = 475.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.52/1,177.91 = 475.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.52x = 1,177.91 × 475.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.52x = 560,062.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,062.06/853.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.18

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