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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.61, 1,168.34 and 473.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.61, 1,168.34 and 473.65 is: 653.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.61 : 1,168.34 = 473.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.61/1,168.34 = 473.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.61x = 1,168.34 × 473.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.61x = 553,389.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,389.96/846.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.65

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