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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.44, 1,169.42 and 474.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.44, 1,169.42 and 474.44 is: 654.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.44 : 1,169.42 = 474.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.44/1,169.42 = 474.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.44x = 1,169.42 × 474.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.44x = 554,819.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,819.62/847.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.70

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