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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.04, 1,167.54 and 473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.04, 1,167.54 and 473.02 is: 652.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.04 : 1,167.54 = 473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.04/1,167.54 = 473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.04x = 1,167.54 × 473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.04x = 552,269.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,269.77/846.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.77

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