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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.01, 1,159.17 and 466.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.01, 1,159.17 and 466.99 is: 644.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.01 : 1,159.17 = 466.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.01/1,159.17 = 466.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.01x = 1,159.17 × 466.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.01x = 541,320.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,320.80/840.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.42

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