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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.94, 1,170.13 and 464.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.94, 1,170.13 and 464.66 is: 641.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.94 : 1,170.13 = 464.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.94/1,170.13 = 464.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.94x = 1,170.13 × 464.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.94x = 543,714.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,714.37/847.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.22

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