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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.02, 1,160.62 and 468.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.02, 1,160.62 and 468.04 is: 645.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.02 : 1,160.62 = 468.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.02/1,160.62 = 468.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.02x = 1,160.62 × 468.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.02x = 543,216.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,216.58/841.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.90

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