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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.44, 1,166.70 and 467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.44, 1,166.70 and 467.34 is: 644.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.44 : 1,166.70 = 467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.44/1,166.70 = 467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.44x = 1,166.70 × 467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.44x = 545,242.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,242.96/845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.92

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