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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.45, 1,159.83 and 467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.45, 1,159.83 and 467.52 is: 645.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.45 : 1,159.83 = 467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.45/1,159.83 = 467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.45x = 1,159.83 × 467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.45x = 542,243.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,243.72/840.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.18

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