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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.70, 1,157.38 and 465.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.70, 1,157.38 and 465.67 is: 642.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.70 : 1,157.38 = 465.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.70/1,157.38 = 465.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.70x = 1,157.38 × 465.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.70x = 538,955.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,955.65/838.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.61

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