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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.63, 1,165.56 and 471.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.63, 1,165.56 and 471.58 is: 650.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.63 : 1,165.56 = 471.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.63/1,165.56 = 471.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.63x = 1,165.56 × 471.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.63x = 549,654.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,654.78/844.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.76

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