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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.21, 1,184.33 and 465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.21, 1,184.33 and 465.24 is: 642.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.21 : 1,184.33 = 465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.21/1,184.33 = 465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.21x = 1,184.33 × 465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.21x = 550,997.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,997.69/858.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.03

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