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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.65, 1,160.06 and 467.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.65, 1,160.06 and 467.64 is: 645.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.65 : 1,160.06 = 467.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.65/1,160.06 = 467.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.65x = 1,160.06 × 467.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.65x = 542,488.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,488.12/840.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.32

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