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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.22, 1,170.49 and 475.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.22, 1,170.49 and 475.14 is: 655.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.22 : 1,170.49 = 475.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.22/1,170.49 = 475.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.22x = 1,170.49 × 475.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.22x = 556,146.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,146.62/848.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.66

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