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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.41, 1,169.44 and 474.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.41, 1,169.44 and 474.35 is: 654.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.41 : 1,169.44 = 474.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.41/1,169.44 = 474.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.41x = 1,169.44 × 474.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.41x = 554,722.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,722.13/847.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.61

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