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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.24, 1,170.51 and 470.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.24, 1,170.51 and 470.10 is: 648.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.24 : 1,170.51 = 470.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.24/1,170.51 = 470.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.24x = 1,170.51 × 470.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.24x = 550,256.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,256.75/848.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.71

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