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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.39, 1,158.41 and 466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.39, 1,158.41 and 466.40 is: 643.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.39 : 1,158.41 = 466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.39/1,158.41 = 466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.39x = 1,158.41 × 466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.39x = 540,280.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,280.39/839.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.66

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