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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.27, 1,184.41 and 465.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.27, 1,184.41 and 465.29 is: 642.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.27 : 1,184.41 = 465.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.27/1,184.41 = 465.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.27x = 1,184.41 × 465.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.27x = 551,101.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,101.20/858.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.11

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