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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.74, 1,167.14 and 467.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.74, 1,167.14 and 467.66 is: 645.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.74 : 1,167.14 = 467.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.74/1,167.14 = 467.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.74x = 1,167.14 × 467.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.74x = 545,824.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,824.69/845.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.38

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