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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.28, 1,156.92 and 465.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.28, 1,156.92 and 465.31 is: 642.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.28 : 1,156.92 = 465.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.28/1,156.92 = 465.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.28x = 1,156.92 × 465.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.28x = 538,326.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,326.15/838.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.18

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