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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.58, 1,158.51 and 466.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.58, 1,158.51 and 466.51 is: 643.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.58 : 1,158.51 = 466.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.58/1,158.51 = 466.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.58x = 1,158.51 × 466.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.58x = 540,448.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,448.38/839.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.71

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