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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.13, 1,156.52 and 465.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.13, 1,156.52 and 465.02 is: 641.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.13 : 1,156.52 = 465.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.13/1,156.52 = 465.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.13x = 1,156.52 × 465.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.13x = 537,804.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,804.93/838.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.67

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