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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.29, 1,184.44 and 465.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.29, 1,184.44 and 465.31 is: 642.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.29 : 1,184.44 = 465.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.29/1,184.44 = 465.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.29x = 1,184.44 × 465.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.29x = 551,127.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,127.65/858.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.13

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