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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.12, 1,166.08 and 477.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.12, 1,166.08 and 477.12 is: 658.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.12 : 1,166.08 = 477.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.12/1,166.08 = 477.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.12x = 1,166.08 × 477.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.12x = 556,360.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,360.09/845.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.32

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