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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.47, 1,157 and 465.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.47, 1,157 and 465.42 is: 642.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.47 : 1,157 = 465.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.47/1,157 = 465.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.47x = 1,157 × 465.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.47x = 538,490.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,490.94/838.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.23

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