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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.14, 1,168.98 and 469.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.14, 1,168.98 and 469.01 is: 647.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.14 : 1,168.98 = 469.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.14/1,168.98 = 469.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.14x = 1,168.98 × 469.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.14x = 548,260.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,260.54/847.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.19

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