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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.33, 1,165.26 and 471.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.33, 1,165.26 and 471.46 is: 650.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.33 : 1,165.26 = 471.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.33/1,165.26 = 471.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.33x = 1,165.26 × 471.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.33x = 549,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,373.48/844.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.66

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