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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.05, 1,159.31 and 467.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.05, 1,159.31 and 467.02 is: 644.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.05 : 1,159.31 = 467.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.05/1,159.31 = 467.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.05x = 1,159.31 × 467.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.05x = 541,424.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,424.86/840.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.51

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