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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.64, 1,267.93 and 474.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.64, 1,267.93 and 474.86 is: 711.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.64 : 1,267.93 = 474.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.64/1,267.93 = 474.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.64x = 1,267.93 × 474.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.64x = 602,080.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,080.53/845.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.99

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