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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.66, 1,166.94 and 472.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.66, 1,166.94 and 472.60 is: 652.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.66 : 1,166.94 = 472.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.66/1,166.94 = 472.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.66x = 1,166.94 × 472.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.66x = 551,495.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,495.84/845.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.15

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