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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.67, 1,166.93 and 472.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.67, 1,166.93 and 472.64 is: 652.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.67 : 1,166.93 = 472.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.67/1,166.93 = 472.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.67x = 1,166.93 × 472.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.67x = 551,540.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,540.59/845.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.19

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