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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.04, 1,157.84 and 466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.04, 1,157.84 and 466 is: 643.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.04 : 1,157.84 = 466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.04/1,157.84 = 466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.04x = 1,157.84 × 466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.04x = 539,553.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,553.44/839.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.06

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