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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.22, 1,169.24 and 474.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.22, 1,169.24 and 474.36 is: 654.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.22 : 1,169.24 = 474.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.22/1,169.24 = 474.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.22x = 1,169.24 × 474.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.22x = 554,638.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,638.31/847.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.66

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