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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.43, 1,161.19 and 468.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.43, 1,161.19 and 468.41 is: 646.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.43 : 1,161.19 = 468.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.43/1,161.19 = 468.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.43x = 1,161.19 × 468.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.43x = 543,910.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,910.67/841.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.41

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