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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.65, 1,161.45 and 468.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.65, 1,161.45 and 468.63 is: 646.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.65 : 1,161.45 = 468.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.65/1,161.45 = 468.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.65x = 1,161.45 × 468.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.65x = 544,290.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,290.31/841.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.69

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