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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.44, 1,260.66 and 474.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.44, 1,260.66 and 474.47 is: 711.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.44 : 1,260.66 = 474.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.44/1,260.66 = 474.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.44x = 1,260.66 × 474.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.44x = 598,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,139.05/840.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.70

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