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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.04, 1,184.10 and 465.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.04, 1,184.10 and 465.06 is: 641.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.04 : 1,184.10 = 465.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.04/1,184.10 = 465.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.04x = 1,184.10 × 465.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.04x = 550,677.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,677.55/858.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.79

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