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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.14, 1,166.22 and 467.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.14, 1,166.22 and 467.01 is: 644.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.14 : 1,166.22 = 467.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.14/1,166.22 = 467.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.14x = 1,166.22 × 467.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.14x = 544,639.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,639.68/845.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.44

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