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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.46, 1,158.47 and 466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.46, 1,158.47 and 466.50 is: 643.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.46 : 1,158.47 = 466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.46/1,158.47 = 466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.46x = 1,158.47 × 466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.46x = 540,426.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,426.26/839.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.78

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