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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.26, 1,160.90 and 468.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.26, 1,160.90 and 468.23 is: 646.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.26 : 1,160.90 = 468.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.26/1,160.90 = 468.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.26x = 1,160.90 × 468.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.26x = 543,560.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,560.06/841.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.13

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