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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.10, 1,166.12 and 472.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.10, 1,166.12 and 472.03 is: 651.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.10 : 1,166.12 = 472.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.10/1,166.12 = 472.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.10x = 1,166.12 × 472.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.10x = 550,443.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,443.62/845.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.34

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