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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.41, 1,156.96 and 465.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.41, 1,156.96 and 465.37 is: 642.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.41 : 1,156.96 = 465.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.41/1,156.96 = 465.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.41x = 1,156.96 × 465.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.41x = 538,414.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,414.11/838.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.18

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