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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.42, 1,157.07 and 465.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.42, 1,157.07 and 465.41 is: 642.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.42 : 1,157.07 = 465.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.42/1,157.07 = 465.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.42x = 1,157.07 × 465.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.42x = 538,511.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,511.95/838.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.30

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