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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.61, 1,157.22 and 465.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.61, 1,157.22 and 465.57 is: 642.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.61 : 1,157.22 = 465.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.61/1,157.22 = 465.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.61x = 1,157.22 × 465.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.61x = 538,766.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,766.92/838.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.46

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