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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.05, 1,160.61 and 468.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.05, 1,160.61 and 468.03 is: 645.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.05 : 1,160.61 = 468.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.05/1,160.61 = 468.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.05x = 1,160.61 × 468.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.05x = 543,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,200.30/841.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.86

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