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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.05, 1,164.78 and 471.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.05, 1,164.78 and 471.03 is: 650.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.05 : 1,164.78 = 471.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.05/1,164.78 = 471.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.05x = 1,164.78 × 471.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.05x = 548,646.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,646.32/844.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.02

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