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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.17, 1,159.31 and 467.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.17, 1,159.31 and 467.15 is: 644.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.17 : 1,159.31 = 467.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.17/1,159.31 = 467.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.17x = 1,159.31 × 467.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.17x = 541,569.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,569.33/840.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.60

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