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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.36, 1,170.73 and 470.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.36, 1,170.73 and 470.27 is: 648.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.36 : 1,170.73 = 470.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.36/1,170.73 = 470.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.36x = 1,170.73 × 470.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.36x = 550,564.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,564.91/848.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.98

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