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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.85, 1,171.46 and 475.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.85, 1,171.46 and 475.86 is: 656.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.85 : 1,171.46 = 475.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.85/1,171.46 = 475.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.85x = 1,171.46 × 475.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.85x = 557,448.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,448.58/848.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.71

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