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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.33, 1,166.40 and 472.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.33, 1,166.40 and 472.19 is: 651.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.33 : 1,166.40 = 472.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.33/1,166.40 = 472.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.33x = 1,166.40 × 472.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.33x = 550,756.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,756.58/845.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.53

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