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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.07, 1,164.83 and 466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.07, 1,164.83 and 466 is: 643.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.07 : 1,164.83 = 466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.07/1,164.83 = 466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.07x = 1,164.83 × 466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.07x = 542,810.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,810.78/844.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.09

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