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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.59, 1,171.01 and 470.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.59, 1,171.01 and 470.46 is: 649.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.59 : 1,171.01 = 470.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.59/1,171.01 = 470.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.59x = 1,171.01 × 470.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.59x = 550,911.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,911.01/848.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.21

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