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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.53, 1,157.10 and 465.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.53, 1,157.10 and 465.51 is: 642.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.53 : 1,157.10 = 465.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.53/1,157.10 = 465.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.53x = 1,157.10 × 465.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.53x = 538,641.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,641.62/838.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.36

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