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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.54, 1,166.57 and 472.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.54, 1,166.57 and 472.46 is: 651.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.54 : 1,166.57 = 472.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.54/1,166.57 = 472.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.54x = 1,166.57 × 472.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.54x = 551,153.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,153.01/845.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.83

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