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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.30, 1,167.84 and 473.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.30, 1,167.84 and 473.10 is: 652.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.30 : 1,167.84 = 473.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.30/1,167.84 = 473.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.30x = 1,167.84 × 473.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.30x = 552,505.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,505.10/846.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.85

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