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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.50, 1,158.44 and 466.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.50, 1,158.44 and 466.46 is: 643.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.50 : 1,158.44 = 466.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.50/1,158.44 = 466.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.50x = 1,158.44 × 466.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.50x = 540,364.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,364.77/839.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.67

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