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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.04, 1,167.45 and 472.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.04, 1,167.45 and 472.99 is: 652.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.04 : 1,167.45 = 472.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.04/1,167.45 = 472.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.04x = 1,167.45 × 472.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.04x = 552,192.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,192.18/846.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.68

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