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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.64, 1,157.30 and 465.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.64, 1,157.30 and 465.64 is: 642.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.64 : 1,157.30 = 465.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.64/1,157.30 = 465.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.64x = 1,157.30 × 465.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.64x = 538,877.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,877.06/838.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.56

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