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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.87, 1,159 and 466.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.87, 1,159 and 466.85 is: 644.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.87 : 1,159 = 466.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.87/1,159 = 466.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.87x = 1,159 × 466.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.87x = 541,079.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,079.15/839.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.24

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