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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.28, 1,184.42 and 465.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.28, 1,184.42 and 465.30 is: 642.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.28 : 1,184.42 = 465.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.28/1,184.42 = 465.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.28x = 1,184.42 × 465.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.28x = 551,110.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,110.63/858.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.11

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