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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.14, 1,160.83 and 468.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.14, 1,160.83 and 468.15 is: 646.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.14 : 1,160.83 = 468.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.14/1,160.83 = 468.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.14x = 1,160.83 × 468.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.14x = 543,442.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,442.56/841.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.08

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