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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.43, 1,161.23 and 468.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.43, 1,161.23 and 468.50 is: 646.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.43 : 1,161.23 = 468.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.43/1,161.23 = 468.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.43x = 1,161.23 × 468.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.43x = 544,028.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,028.11/841.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.56

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