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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.04, 1,160.58 and 468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.04, 1,160.58 and 468 is: 645.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.04 : 1,160.58 = 468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.04/1,160.58 = 468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.04x = 1,160.58 × 468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.04x = 543,151.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,151.44/841.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.81

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