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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.39, 1,161.05 and 468.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.39, 1,161.05 and 468.37 is: 646.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.39 : 1,161.05 = 468.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.39/1,161.05 = 468.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.39x = 1,161.05 × 468.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.39x = 543,795.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,795.18/841.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.31

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