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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.33, 1,167.92 and 473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.33, 1,167.92 and 473.30 is: 653.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.33 : 1,167.92 = 473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.33/1,167.92 = 473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.33x = 1,167.92 × 473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.33x = 552,768.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,768.33/846.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.14

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