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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.18, 1,166.25 and 472.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.18, 1,166.25 and 472.18 is: 651.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.18 : 1,166.25 = 472.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.18/1,166.25 = 472.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.18x = 1,166.25 × 472.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.18x = 550,678.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,678.31/845.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.55

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