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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.33, 1,163.88 and 470.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.33, 1,163.88 and 470.46 is: 649.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.33 : 1,163.88 = 470.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.33/1,163.88 = 470.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.33x = 1,163.88 × 470.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.33x = 547,558.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,558.98/843.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.28

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