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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.35, 1,156.88 and 465.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.35, 1,156.88 and 465.33 is: 642.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.35 : 1,156.88 = 465.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.35/1,156.88 = 465.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.35x = 1,156.88 × 465.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.35x = 538,330.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,330.97/838.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.13

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