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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.09, 1,167.65 and 473.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.09, 1,167.65 and 473.08 is: 652.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.09 : 1,167.65 = 473.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.09/1,167.65 = 473.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.09x = 1,167.65 × 473.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.09x = 552,391.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,391.86/846.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.88

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