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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.23, 1,184.34 and 465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.23, 1,184.34 and 465.24 is: 642.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.23 : 1,184.34 = 465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.23/1,184.34 = 465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.23x = 1,184.34 × 465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.23x = 551,002.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,002.34/858.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.02

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