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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.08, 1,271.46 and 457.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.08, 1,271.46 and 457.74 is: 687.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.08 : 1,271.46 = 457.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.08/1,271.46 = 457.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.08x = 1,271.46 × 457.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.08x = 581,998.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,998.10/847.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.06

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