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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.14, 1,158.01 and 466.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.14, 1,158.01 and 466.14 is: 643.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.14 : 1,158.01 = 466.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.14/1,158.01 = 466.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.14x = 1,158.01 × 466.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.14x = 539,796.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,796.99/839.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.28

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