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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.27, 1,169.20 and 474.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.27, 1,169.20 and 474.24 is: 654.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.27 : 1,169.20 = 474.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.27/1,169.20 = 474.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.27x = 1,169.20 × 474.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.27x = 554,481.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,481.41/847.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.43

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