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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846, 1,167.39 and 473.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846, 1,167.39 and 473.01 is: 652.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846 : 1,167.39 = 473.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846/1,167.39 = 473.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846x = 1,167.39 × 473.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846x = 552,187.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,187.14/846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.70

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