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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.62, 1,161.50 and 468.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.62, 1,161.50 and 468.71 is: 646.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.62 : 1,161.50 = 468.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.62/1,161.50 = 468.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.62x = 1,161.50 × 468.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.62x = 544,406.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,406.67/841.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.86

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