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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.01, 1,159.28 and 467.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.01, 1,159.28 and 467.02 is: 644.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.01 : 1,159.28 = 467.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.01/1,159.28 = 467.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.01x = 1,159.28 × 467.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.01x = 541,401.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,401.71/840.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.52

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