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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.02, 1,159.22 and 466.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.02, 1,159.22 and 466.98 is: 644.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.02 : 1,159.22 = 466.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.02/1,159.22 = 466.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.02x = 1,159.22 × 466.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.02x = 541,330.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,330.22/840.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.43

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