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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.69, 1,168.52 and 473.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.69, 1,168.52 and 473.75 is: 653.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.69 : 1,168.52 = 473.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.69/1,168.52 = 473.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.69x = 1,168.52 × 473.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.69x = 553,591.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,591.76/846.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.83

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