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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.66, 1,166.99 and 472.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.66, 1,166.99 and 472.65 is: 652.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.66 : 1,166.99 = 472.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.66/1,166.99 = 472.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.66x = 1,166.99 × 472.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.66x = 551,575.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,575.46/845.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.25

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