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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.07, 1,168.94 and 474.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.07, 1,168.94 and 474.06 is: 654.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.07 : 1,168.94 = 474.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.07/1,168.94 = 474.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.07x = 1,168.94 × 474.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.07x = 554,147.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,147.70/847.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.19

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