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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.92, 1,168.81 and 473.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.92, 1,168.81 and 473.94 is: 654.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.92 : 1,168.81 = 473.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.92/1,168.81 = 473.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.92x = 1,168.81 × 473.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.92x = 553,944.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,944.63/846.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.07

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