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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.17, 1,184.27 and 465.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.17, 1,184.27 and 465.19 is: 641.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.17 : 1,184.27 = 465.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.17/1,184.27 = 465.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.17x = 1,184.27 × 465.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.17x = 550,908.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,908.76/858.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.96

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