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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.15, 1,164.94 and 471.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.15, 1,164.94 and 471.13 is: 650.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.15 : 1,164.94 = 471.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.15/1,164.94 = 471.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.15x = 1,164.94 × 471.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.15x = 548,838.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,838.18/844.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.17

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