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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.14, 1,166.16 and 472.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.14, 1,166.16 and 472.12 is: 651.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.14 : 1,166.16 = 472.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.14/1,166.16 = 472.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.14x = 1,166.16 × 472.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.14x = 550,567.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,567.46/845.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.45

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