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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.32, 1,159.61 and 467.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.32, 1,159.61 and 467.31 is: 644.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.32 : 1,159.61 = 467.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.32/1,159.61 = 467.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.32x = 1,159.61 × 467.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.32x = 541,895.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,895.01/840.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.87

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