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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.90, 1,179.62 and 476.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.90, 1,179.62 and 476.71 is: 657.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.90 : 1,179.62 = 476.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.90/1,179.62 = 476.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.90x = 1,179.62 × 476.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.90x = 562,328.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,328.37/854.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.77

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