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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.53, 1,166.80 and 472.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.53, 1,166.80 and 472.50 is: 652.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.53 : 1,166.80 = 472.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.53/1,166.80 = 472.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.53x = 1,166.80 × 472.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.53x = 551,310.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,310.64/845.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.03

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