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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.22, 1,167.82 and 473.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.22, 1,167.82 and 473.18 is: 653.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.22 : 1,167.82 = 473.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.22/1,167.82 = 473.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.22x = 1,167.82 × 473.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.22x = 552,589.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,589.07/846.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.01

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