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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.42, 1,158.40 and 466.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.42, 1,158.40 and 466.42 is: 643.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.42 : 1,158.40 = 466.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.42/1,158.40 = 466.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.42x = 1,158.40 × 466.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.42x = 540,300.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,300.93/839.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.66

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