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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844, 1,164.68 and 471.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844, 1,164.68 and 471.04 is: 650.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844 : 1,164.68 = 471.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844/1,164.68 = 471.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844x = 1,164.68 × 471.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844x = 548,610.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,610.87/844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.01

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