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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.90, 1,157.51 and 465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.90, 1,157.51 and 465.80 is: 642.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.90 : 1,157.51 = 465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.90/1,157.51 = 465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.90x = 1,157.51 × 465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.90x = 539,167.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,167.43/838.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.71

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