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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.49, 1,165.37 and 471.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.49, 1,165.37 and 471.49 is: 650.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.49 : 1,165.37 = 471.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.49/1,165.37 = 471.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.49x = 1,165.37 × 471.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.49x = 549,455.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,455.03/844.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.63

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