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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.48, 1,158.50 and 461.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.48, 1,158.50 and 461.38 is: 636.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.48 : 1,158.50 = 461.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.48/1,158.50 = 461.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.48x = 1,158.50 × 461.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.48x = 534,508.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,508.73/839.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.71

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