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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.17, 1,166.33 and 472.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.17, 1,166.33 and 472.14 is: 651.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.17 : 1,166.33 = 472.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.17/1,166.33 = 472.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.17x = 1,166.33 × 472.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.17x = 550,668.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,668.69/845.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.55

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