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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.56, 1,157.13 and 465.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.56, 1,157.13 and 465.45 is: 642.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.56 : 1,157.13 = 465.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.56/1,157.13 = 465.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.56x = 1,157.13 × 465.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.56x = 538,586.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,586.16/838.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.28

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