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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841, 1,160.64 and 467.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841, 1,160.64 and 467.98 is: 645.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841 : 1,160.64 = 467.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841/1,160.64 = 467.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841x = 1,160.64 × 467.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841x = 543,156.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,156.31/841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.85

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