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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.15, 1,156.61 and 465.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.15, 1,156.61 and 465.14 is: 641.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.15 : 1,156.61 = 465.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.15/1,156.61 = 465.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.15x = 1,156.61 × 465.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.15x = 537,989.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,989.63/838.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.88

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