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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.42, 1,166.63 and 467.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.42, 1,166.63 and 467.28 is: 644.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.42 : 1,166.63 = 467.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.42/1,166.63 = 467.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.42x = 1,166.63 × 467.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.42x = 545,140.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,140.53/845.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.82

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