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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.15, 1,166.31 and 472.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.15, 1,166.31 and 472.13 is: 651.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.15 : 1,166.31 = 472.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.15/1,166.31 = 472.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.15x = 1,166.31 × 472.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.15x = 550,647.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,647.15/845.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.54

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