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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.69, 1,161.51 and 468.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.69, 1,161.51 and 468.69 is: 646.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.69 : 1,161.51 = 468.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.69/1,161.51 = 468.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.69x = 1,161.51 × 468.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.69x = 544,382.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,382.01/841.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.77

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