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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.14, 1,160.68 and 468.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.14, 1,160.68 and 468.09 is: 645.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.14 : 1,160.68 = 468.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.14/1,160.68 = 468.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.14x = 1,160.68 × 468.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.14x = 543,294.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,294.56/841.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.91

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