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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.07, 1,168.81 and 474.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.07, 1,168.81 and 474.03 is: 654.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.07 : 1,168.81 = 474.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.07/1,168.81 = 474.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.07x = 1,168.81 × 474.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.07x = 554,051.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,051.00/847.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.08

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