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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.51, 1,170.96 and 475.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.51, 1,170.96 and 475.57 is: 656.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.51 : 1,170.96 = 475.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.51/1,170.96 = 475.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.51x = 1,170.96 × 475.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.51x = 556,873.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,873.13/848.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.30

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