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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.52, 1,167.94 and 473.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.52, 1,167.94 and 473.46 is: 653.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.52 : 1,167.94 = 473.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.52/1,167.94 = 473.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.52x = 1,167.94 × 473.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.52x = 552,972.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,972.87/846.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.23

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