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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.42, 1,166.71 and 472.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.42, 1,166.71 and 472.42 is: 651.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.42 : 1,166.71 = 472.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.42/1,166.71 = 472.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.42x = 1,166.71 × 472.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.42x = 551,177.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,177.14/845.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.96

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