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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.10, 1,169.04 and 474.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.10, 1,169.04 and 474.08 is: 654.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.10 : 1,169.04 = 474.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.10/1,169.04 = 474.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.10x = 1,169.04 × 474.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.10x = 554,218.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,218.48/847.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.25

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