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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.02, 1,166.11 and 471.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.02, 1,166.11 and 471.97 is: 651.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.02 : 1,166.11 = 471.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.02/1,166.11 = 471.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.02x = 1,166.11 × 471.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.02x = 550,369.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,369.21/845.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.31

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