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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.67, 1,169.84 and 474.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.67, 1,169.84 and 474.68 is: 655.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.67 : 1,169.84 = 474.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.67/1,169.84 = 474.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.67x = 1,169.84 × 474.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.67x = 555,303.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,303.76/847.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.10

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