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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.21, 1,156.70 and 465.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.21, 1,156.70 and 465.18 is: 641.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.21 : 1,156.70 = 465.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.21/1,156.70 = 465.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.21x = 1,156.70 × 465.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.21x = 538,073.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,073.71/838.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.93

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