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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.15, 1,167.59 and 473.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.15, 1,167.59 and 473.10 is: 652.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.15 : 1,167.59 = 473.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.15/1,167.59 = 473.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.15x = 1,167.59 × 473.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.15x = 552,384.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,384.46/846.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.82

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