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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.16, 1,184.26 and 465.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.16, 1,184.26 and 465.18 is: 641.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.16 : 1,184.26 = 465.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.16/1,184.26 = 465.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.16x = 1,184.26 × 465.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.16x = 550,894.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,894.07/858.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.95

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