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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.44, 1,163.97 and 470.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.44, 1,163.97 and 470.52 is: 649.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.44 : 1,163.97 = 470.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.44/1,163.97 = 470.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.44x = 1,163.97 × 470.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.44x = 547,671.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,671.16/843.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.33

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