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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.63, 1,157.32 and 465.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.63, 1,157.32 and 465.62 is: 642.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.63 : 1,157.32 = 465.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.63/1,157.32 = 465.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.63x = 1,157.32 × 465.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.63x = 538,869.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,869.01/838.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.56

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