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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.16, 1,160.70 and 468.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.16, 1,160.70 and 468.05 is: 645.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.16 : 1,160.70 = 468.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.16/1,160.70 = 468.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.16x = 1,160.70 × 468.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.16x = 543,265.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,265.64/841.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.85

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