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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.99, 1,166.04 and 471.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.99, 1,166.04 and 471.89 is: 651.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.99 : 1,166.04 = 471.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.99/1,166.04 = 471.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.99x = 1,166.04 × 471.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.99x = 550,245.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,245.53/844.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.19

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