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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.12, 1,184.21 and 465.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.12, 1,184.21 and 465.14 is: 641.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.12 : 1,184.21 = 465.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.12/1,184.21 = 465.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.12x = 1,184.21 × 465.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.12x = 550,823.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,823.44/858.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.90

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