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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.54, 1,161.39 and 468.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.54, 1,161.39 and 468.53 is: 646.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.54 : 1,161.39 = 468.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.54/1,161.39 = 468.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.54x = 1,161.39 × 468.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.54x = 544,150.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,150.26/841.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.61

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