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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.45, 1,158.45 and 466.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.45, 1,158.45 and 466.44 is: 643.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.45 : 1,158.45 = 466.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.45/1,158.45 = 466.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.45x = 1,158.45 × 466.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.45x = 540,350.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,350.46/839.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.70

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