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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.52, 1,161.26 and 468.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.52, 1,161.26 and 468.48 is: 646.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.52 : 1,161.26 = 468.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.52/1,161.26 = 468.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.52x = 1,161.26 × 468.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.52x = 544,024.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,024.74/841.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.48

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