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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.68, 1,161.57 and 468.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.68, 1,161.57 and 468.72 is: 646.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.68 : 1,161.57 = 468.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.68/1,161.57 = 468.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.68x = 1,161.57 × 468.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.68x = 544,451.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,451.09/841.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.86

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