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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.19, 1,160.86 and 468.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.19, 1,160.86 and 468.19 is: 646.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.19 : 1,160.86 = 468.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.19/1,160.86 = 468.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.19x = 1,160.86 × 468.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.19x = 543,498.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,498.97/841.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.11

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