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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.98, 1,157.67 and 465.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.98, 1,157.67 and 465.97 is: 642.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.98 : 1,157.67 = 465.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.98/1,157.67 = 465.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.98x = 1,157.67 × 465.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.98x = 539,434.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,434.87/838.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.96

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