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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.55, 1,161.33 and 468.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.55, 1,161.33 and 468.52 is: 646.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.55 : 1,161.33 = 468.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.55/1,161.33 = 468.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.55x = 1,161.33 × 468.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.55x = 544,106.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,106.33/841.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.55

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