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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.46, 1,159.87 and 467.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.46, 1,159.87 and 467.49 is: 645.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.46 : 1,159.87 = 467.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.46/1,159.87 = 467.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.46x = 1,159.87 × 467.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.46x = 542,227.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,227.63/840.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.16

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