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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.32, 1,159.66 and 467.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.32, 1,159.66 and 467.32 is: 644.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.32 : 1,159.66 = 467.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.32/1,159.66 = 467.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.32x = 1,159.66 × 467.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.32x = 541,932.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,932.31/840.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.91

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