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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.81, 1,158.86 and 466.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.81, 1,158.86 and 466.78 is: 644.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.81 : 1,158.86 = 466.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.81/1,158.86 = 466.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.81x = 1,158.86 × 466.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.81x = 540,924.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,924.54/839.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.11

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