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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.14, 1,164.78 and 471.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.14, 1,164.78 and 471.12 is: 650.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.14 : 1,164.78 = 471.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.14/1,164.78 = 471.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.14x = 1,164.78 × 471.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.14x = 548,754.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,754.07/844.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.08

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