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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.07, 1,170.30 and 475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.07, 1,170.30 and 475.08 is: 655.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.07 : 1,170.30 = 475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.07/1,170.30 = 475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.07x = 1,170.30 × 475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.07x = 555,983.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,983.52/848.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.59

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