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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.18, 1,158.04 and 466.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.18, 1,158.04 and 466.15 is: 643.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.18 : 1,158.04 = 466.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.18/1,158.04 = 466.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.18x = 1,158.04 × 466.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.18x = 539,820.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,820.35/839.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.27

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