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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.62, 1,157.28 and 465.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.62, 1,157.28 and 465.59 is: 642.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.62 : 1,157.28 = 465.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.62/1,157.28 = 465.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.62x = 1,157.28 × 465.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.62x = 538,820.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,820.45/838.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.51

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