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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.53, 1,171 and 475.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.53, 1,171 and 475.62 is: 656.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.53 : 1,171 = 475.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.53/1,171 = 475.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.53x = 1,171 × 475.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.53x = 556,951.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,951.02/848.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.37

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