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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.69, 1,158.80 and 466.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.69, 1,158.80 and 466.70 is: 644.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.69 : 1,158.80 = 466.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.69/1,158.80 = 466.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.69x = 1,158.80 × 466.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.69x = 540,806.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,806.17/839.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.05

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