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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.16, 1,169.10 and 474.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.16, 1,169.10 and 474.10 is: 654.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.16 : 1,169.10 = 474.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.16/1,169.10 = 474.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.16x = 1,169.10 × 474.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.16x = 554,265.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,265.61/847.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.26

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