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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.10, 1,159.22 and 466.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.10, 1,159.22 and 466.98 is: 644.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.10 : 1,159.22 = 466.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.10/1,159.22 = 466.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.10x = 1,159.22 × 466.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.10x = 541,332.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,332.56/840.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.37

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