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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.66, 1,160.14 and 467.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.66, 1,160.14 and 467.66 is: 645.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.66 : 1,160.14 = 467.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.66/1,160.14 = 467.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.66x = 1,160.14 × 467.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.66x = 542,551.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,551.07/840.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.39

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