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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.47, 1,169.49 and 474.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.47, 1,169.49 and 474.45 is: 654.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.47 : 1,169.49 = 474.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.47/1,169.49 = 474.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.47x = 1,169.49 × 474.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.47x = 554,864.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,864.53/847.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.73

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