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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.04, 1,160.60 and 468.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.04, 1,160.60 and 468.02 is: 645.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.04 : 1,160.60 = 468.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.04/1,160.60 = 468.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.04x = 1,160.60 × 468.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.04x = 543,184.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,184.01/841.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.85

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