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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.55, 1,157.15 and 465.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.55, 1,157.15 and 465.52 is: 642.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.55 : 1,157.15 = 465.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.55/1,157.15 = 465.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.55x = 1,157.15 × 465.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.55x = 538,668.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,668.35/838.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.38

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