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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.83, 1,164.44 and 470.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.83, 1,164.44 and 470.85 is: 649.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.83 : 1,164.44 = 470.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.83/1,164.44 = 470.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.83x = 1,164.44 × 470.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.83x = 548,276.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,276.57/843.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.75

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