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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848, 1,170.24 and 480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848, 1,170.24 and 480 is: 662.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848 : 1,170.24 = 480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848/1,170.24 = 480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848x = 1,170.24 × 480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848x = 561,715.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,715.20/848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.40

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