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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.68, 1,157.32 and 465.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.68, 1,157.32 and 465.64 is: 642.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.68 : 1,157.32 = 465.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.68/1,157.32 = 465.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.68x = 1,157.32 × 465.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.68x = 538,894.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,894.48/838.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.55

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