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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.03, 1,157.93 and 466.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.03, 1,157.93 and 466.05 is: 643.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.03 : 1,157.93 = 466.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.03/1,157.93 = 466.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.03x = 1,157.93 × 466.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.03x = 539,657.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,657.04/839.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.20

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