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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.65, 1,157.37 and 465.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.65, 1,157.37 and 465.67 is: 642.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.65 : 1,157.37 = 465.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.65/1,157.37 = 465.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.65x = 1,157.37 × 465.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.65x = 538,948.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,948.30/838.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.64

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