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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.08, 1,184.15 and 465.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.08, 1,184.15 and 465.09 is: 641.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.08 : 1,184.15 = 465.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.08/1,184.15 = 465.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.08x = 1,184.15 × 465.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.08x = 550,734.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,734.00/858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.83

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