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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.98, 1,166.04 and 472.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.98, 1,166.04 and 472.02 is: 651.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.98 : 1,166.04 = 472.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.98/1,166.04 = 472.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.98x = 1,166.04 × 472.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.98x = 550,394.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,394.20/844.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.37

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