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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845, 1,166.12 and 477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845, 1,166.12 and 477 is: 658.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845 : 1,166.12 = 477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845/1,166.12 = 477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845x = 1,166.12 × 477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845x = 556,239.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,239.24/845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.27

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