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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.02, 1,167.42 and 473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.02, 1,167.42 and 473.04 is: 652.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.02 : 1,167.42 = 473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.02/1,167.42 = 473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.02x = 1,167.42 × 473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.02x = 552,231.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,231.98/846.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.74

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