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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.58, 1,157.22 and 465.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.58, 1,157.22 and 465.54 is: 642.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.58 : 1,157.22 = 465.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.58/1,157.22 = 465.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.58x = 1,157.22 × 465.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.58x = 538,732.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,732.20/838.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.44

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