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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.54, 1,165.44 and 471.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.54, 1,165.44 and 471.55 is: 650.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.54 : 1,165.44 = 471.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.54/1,165.44 = 471.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.54x = 1,165.44 × 471.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.54x = 549,563.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,563.23/844.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.72

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