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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.81, 1,165.84 and 471.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.81, 1,165.84 and 471.82 is: 651.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.81 : 1,165.84 = 471.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.81/1,165.84 = 471.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.81x = 1,165.84 × 471.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.81x = 550,070.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,070.65/844.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.12

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