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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.01, 1,166.02 and 472.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.01, 1,166.02 and 472.01 is: 651.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.01 : 1,166.02 = 472.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.01/1,166.02 = 472.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.01x = 1,166.02 × 472.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.01x = 550,364.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,364.91/845.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.31

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