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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.13, 1,168.98 and 474.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.13, 1,168.98 and 474.08 is: 654.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.13 : 1,168.98 = 474.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.13/1,168.98 = 474.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.13x = 1,168.98 × 474.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.13x = 554,184.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,184.19/847.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.19

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