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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.48, 1,164.05 and 470.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.48, 1,164.05 and 470.47 is: 649.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.48 : 1,164.05 = 470.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.48/1,164.05 = 470.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.48x = 1,164.05 × 470.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.48x = 547,650.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,650.60/843.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.28

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