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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.29, 1,159.58 and 467.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.29, 1,159.58 and 467.27 is: 644.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.29 : 1,159.58 = 467.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.29/1,159.58 = 467.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.29x = 1,159.58 × 467.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.29x = 541,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,832.32/840.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.81

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