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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.05, 1,156.50 and 465.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.05, 1,156.50 and 465.03 is: 641.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.05 : 1,156.50 = 465.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.05/1,156.50 = 465.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.05x = 1,156.50 × 465.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.05x = 537,807.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,807.20/838.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.74

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