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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.03, 1,156.45 and 464.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.03, 1,156.45 and 464.99 is: 641.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.03 : 1,156.45 = 464.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.03/1,156.45 = 464.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.03x = 1,156.45 × 464.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.03x = 537,737.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,737.69/838.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.67

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