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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.62, 1,168.34 and 473.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.62, 1,168.34 and 473.62 is: 653.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.62 : 1,168.34 = 473.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.62/1,168.34 = 473.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.62x = 1,168.34 × 473.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.62x = 553,349.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,349.19/846.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.60

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