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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.39, 1,161.17 and 468.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.39, 1,161.17 and 468.40 is: 646.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.39 : 1,161.17 = 468.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.39/1,161.17 = 468.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.39x = 1,161.17 × 468.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.39x = 543,892.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,892.03/841.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.42

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