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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.01, 1,167.46 and 472.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.01, 1,167.46 and 472.98 is: 652.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.01 : 1,167.46 = 472.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.01/1,167.46 = 472.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.01x = 1,167.46 × 472.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.01x = 552,187.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,187.80/846.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.70

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