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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.40, 1,170.70 and 475.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.40, 1,170.70 and 475.33 is: 655.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.40 : 1,170.70 = 475.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.40/1,170.70 = 475.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.40x = 1,170.70 × 475.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.40x = 556,464.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,464.72/848.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.90

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