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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.29, 1,166.38 and 472.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.29, 1,166.38 and 472.22 is: 651.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.29 : 1,166.38 = 472.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.29/1,166.38 = 472.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.29x = 1,166.38 × 472.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.29x = 550,787.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,787.96/845.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.60

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