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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.65, 1,166.74 and 472.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.65, 1,166.74 and 472.58 is: 652.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.65 : 1,166.74 = 472.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.65/1,166.74 = 472.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.65x = 1,166.74 × 472.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.65x = 551,375.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,375.35/845.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.01

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