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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.31, 1,159.63 and 467.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.31, 1,159.63 and 467.28 is: 644.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.31 : 1,159.63 = 467.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.31/1,159.63 = 467.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.31x = 1,159.63 × 467.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.31x = 541,871.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,871.91/840.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.85

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