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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.03, 1,164.73 and 471.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.03, 1,164.73 and 471.01 is: 649.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.03 : 1,164.73 = 471.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.03/1,164.73 = 471.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.03x = 1,164.73 × 471.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.03x = 548,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,599.48/844.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.98

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