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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.55, 1,158.51 and 466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.55, 1,158.51 and 466.50 is: 643.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.55 : 1,158.51 = 466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.55/1,158.51 = 466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.55x = 1,158.51 × 466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.55x = 540,444.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,444.92/839.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.73

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