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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.18, 1,169.01 and 474.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.18, 1,169.01 and 474.18 is: 654.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.18 : 1,169.01 = 474.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.18/1,169.01 = 474.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.18x = 1,169.01 × 474.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.18x = 554,321.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,321.16/847.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.31

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