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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.24, 1,167.69 and 473.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.24, 1,167.69 and 473.16 is: 652.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.24 : 1,167.69 = 473.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.24/1,167.69 = 473.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.24x = 1,167.69 × 473.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.24x = 552,504.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,504.20/846.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.89

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