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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.48, 1,156.98 and 465.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.48, 1,156.98 and 465.47 is: 642.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.48 : 1,156.98 = 465.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.48/1,156.98 = 465.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.48x = 1,156.98 × 465.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.48x = 538,535.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,535.44/838.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.27

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