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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.60, 1,158.53 and 466.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.60, 1,158.53 and 466.59 is: 643.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.60 : 1,158.53 = 466.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.60/1,158.53 = 466.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.60x = 1,158.53 × 466.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.60x = 540,555.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,555.03/839.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.82

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