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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.38, 1,169.38 and 464.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.38, 1,169.38 and 464.12 is: 640.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.38 : 1,169.38 = 464.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.38/1,169.38 = 464.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.38x = 1,169.38 × 464.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.38x = 542,732.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,732.65/847.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.48

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