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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845, 1,166 and 471.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845, 1,166 and 471.98 is: 651.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845 : 1,166 = 471.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845/1,166 = 471.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845x = 1,166 × 471.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845x = 550,328.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,328.68/845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.28

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