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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.40, 1,168.08 and 473.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.40, 1,168.08 and 473.39 is: 653.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.40 : 1,168.08 = 473.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.40/1,168.08 = 473.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.40x = 1,168.08 × 473.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.40x = 552,957.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,957.39/846.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.31

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