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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.53, 1,167.94 and 473.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.53, 1,167.94 and 473.45 is: 653.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.53 : 1,167.94 = 473.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.53/1,167.94 = 473.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.53x = 1,167.94 × 473.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.53x = 552,961.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,961.19/846.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.21

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