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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.21, 1,159.44 and 467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.21, 1,159.44 and 467.20 is: 644.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.21 : 1,159.44 = 467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.21/1,159.44 = 467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.21x = 1,159.44 × 467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.21x = 541,690.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,690.37/840.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.71

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