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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.55, 1,170.94 and 470.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.55, 1,170.94 and 470.41 is: 649.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.55 : 1,170.94 = 470.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.55/1,170.94 = 470.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.55x = 1,170.94 × 470.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.55x = 550,822.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,822.17/848.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.13

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