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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.49, 1,159.89 and 467.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.49, 1,159.89 and 467.47 is: 645.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.49 : 1,159.89 = 467.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.49/1,159.89 = 467.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.49x = 1,159.89 × 467.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.49x = 542,213.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,213.48/840.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.12

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