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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.63, 1,164.07 and 470.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.63, 1,164.07 and 470.59 is: 649.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.63 : 1,164.07 = 470.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.63/1,164.07 = 470.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.63x = 1,164.07 × 470.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.63x = 547,797.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,797.38/843.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.34

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