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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.34, 1,156.89 and 465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.34, 1,156.89 and 465.32 is: 642.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.34 : 1,156.89 = 465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.34/1,156.89 = 465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.34x = 1,156.89 × 465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.34x = 538,318.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,318.27/838.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.13

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