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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.12, 1,164.88 and 471.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.12, 1,164.88 and 471.08 is: 650.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.12 : 1,164.88 = 471.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.12/1,164.88 = 471.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.12x = 1,164.88 × 471.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.12x = 548,751.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,751.67/844.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.09

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