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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.15, 1,170.45 and 475.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.15, 1,170.45 and 475.14 is: 655.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.15 : 1,170.45 = 475.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.15/1,170.45 = 475.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.15x = 1,170.45 × 475.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.15x = 556,132.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,132.00/848.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.70

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