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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.08, 1,156.55 and 465.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.08, 1,156.55 and 465.07 is: 641.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.08 : 1,156.55 = 465.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.08/1,156.55 = 465.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.08x = 1,156.55 × 465.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.08x = 537,876.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,876.71/838.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.80

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