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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.57, 1,165.36 and 471.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.57, 1,165.36 and 471.53 is: 650.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.57 : 1,165.36 = 471.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.57/1,165.36 = 471.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.57x = 1,165.36 × 471.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.57x = 549,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,501.02/844.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.63

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