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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.31, 1,169.19 and 474.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.31, 1,169.19 and 474.29 is: 654.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.31 : 1,169.19 = 474.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.31/1,169.19 = 474.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.31x = 1,169.19 × 474.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.31x = 554,535.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,535.13/847.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.47

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