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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.92, 1,165.93 and 466.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.92, 1,165.93 and 466.78 is: 644.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.92 : 1,165.93 = 466.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.92/1,165.93 = 466.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.92x = 1,165.93 × 466.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.92x = 544,232.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,232.81/844.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.12

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