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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.22, 1,164.96 and 471.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.22, 1,164.96 and 471.18 is: 650.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.22 : 1,164.96 = 471.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.22/1,164.96 = 471.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.22x = 1,164.96 × 471.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.22x = 548,904.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,904.71/844.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.19

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