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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.03, 1,165.88 and 471.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.03, 1,165.88 and 471.96 is: 651.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.03 : 1,165.88 = 471.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.03/1,165.88 = 471.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.03x = 1,165.88 × 471.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.03x = 550,240.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,240.54/845.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.15

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