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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.15, 1,158.04 and 466.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.15, 1,158.04 and 466.17 is: 643.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.15 : 1,158.04 = 466.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.15/1,158.04 = 466.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.15x = 1,158.04 × 466.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.15x = 539,843.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,843.51/839.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.32

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