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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.11, 1,164.74 and 471.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.11, 1,164.74 and 471.08 is: 650.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.11 : 1,164.74 = 471.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.11/1,164.74 = 471.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.11x = 1,164.74 × 471.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.11x = 548,686.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,686.28/844.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.02

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