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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.84, 1,164.45 and 470.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.84, 1,164.45 and 470.81 is: 649.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.84 : 1,164.45 = 470.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.84/1,164.45 = 470.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.84x = 1,164.45 × 470.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.84x = 548,228.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,228.88/843.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.68

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