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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.84, 1,167.26 and 467.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.84, 1,167.26 and 467.74 is: 645.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.84 : 1,167.26 = 467.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.84/1,167.26 = 467.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.84x = 1,167.26 × 467.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.84x = 545,974.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,974.19/845.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.48

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