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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.47, 1,166.73 and 472.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.47, 1,166.73 and 472.45 is: 651.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.47 : 1,166.73 = 472.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.47/1,166.73 = 472.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.47x = 1,166.73 × 472.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.47x = 551,221.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,221.59/845.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.97

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