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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.58, 1,270.89 and 477.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.58, 1,270.89 and 477.83 is: 716.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.58 : 1,270.89 = 477.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.58/1,270.89 = 477.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.58x = 1,270.89 × 477.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.58x = 607,263.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,263.01/847.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.47

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