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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.06, 1,167.55 and 467.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.06, 1,167.55 and 467.96 is: 645.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.06 : 1,167.55 = 467.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.06/1,167.55 = 467.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.06x = 1,167.55 × 467.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.06x = 546,366.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,366.70/846.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.78

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