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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.10, 1,168.97 and 474.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.10, 1,168.97 and 474.11 is: 654.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.10 : 1,168.97 = 474.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.10/1,168.97 = 474.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.10x = 1,168.97 × 474.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.10x = 554,220.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,220.37/847.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.26

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