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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.40, 1,161.03 and 468.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.40, 1,161.03 and 468.36 is: 646.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.40 : 1,161.03 = 468.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.40/1,161.03 = 468.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.40x = 1,161.03 × 468.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.40x = 543,780.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,780.01/841.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.28

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