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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.15, 1,171.83 and 476.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.15, 1,171.83 and 476.14 is: 657.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.15 : 1,171.83 = 476.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.15/1,171.83 = 476.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.15x = 1,171.83 × 476.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.15x = 557,955.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,955.14/849.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.07

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