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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.04, 1,159.22 and 467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.04, 1,159.22 and 467 is: 644.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.04 : 1,159.22 = 467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.04/1,159.22 = 467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.04x = 1,159.22 × 467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.04x = 541,355.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,355.74/840.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.44

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