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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.16, 1,168.78 and 479.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.16, 1,168.78 and 479.16 is: 661.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.16 : 1,168.78 = 479.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.16/1,168.78 = 479.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.16x = 1,168.78 × 479.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.16x = 560,032.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,032.62/847.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.07

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