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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.44, 1,157.07 and 465.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.44, 1,157.07 and 465.45 is: 642.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.44 : 1,157.07 = 465.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.44/1,157.07 = 465.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.44x = 1,157.07 × 465.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.44x = 538,558.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,558.23/838.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.33

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