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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.16, 1,171.86 and 476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.16, 1,171.86 and 476.16 is: 657.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.16 : 1,171.86 = 476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.16/1,171.86 = 476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.16x = 1,171.86 × 476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.16x = 557,992.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,992.86/849.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.11

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