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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.80, 1,161.84 and 468.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.80, 1,161.84 and 468.90 is: 647.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.80 : 1,161.84 = 468.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.80/1,161.84 = 468.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.80x = 1,161.84 × 468.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.80x = 544,786.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,786.78/841.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.17

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