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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.03, 1,168.63 and 473.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.03, 1,168.63 and 473.95 is: 653.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.03 : 1,168.63 = 473.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.03/1,168.63 = 473.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.03x = 1,168.63 × 473.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.03x = 553,872.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,872.19/847.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.90

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