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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.81, 1,157.45 and 465.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.81, 1,157.45 and 465.70 is: 642.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.81 : 1,157.45 = 465.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.81/1,157.45 = 465.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.81x = 1,157.45 × 465.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.81x = 539,016.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,016.35/838.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.60

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