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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.25, 1,156.79 and 470.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.25, 1,156.79 and 470.25 is: 648.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.25 : 1,156.79 = 470.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.25/1,156.79 = 470.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.25x = 1,156.79 × 470.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.25x = 543,978.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,978.15/838.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.95

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