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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.32, 1,184.48 and 465.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.32, 1,184.48 and 465.34 is: 642.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.32 : 1,184.48 = 465.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.32/1,184.48 = 465.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.32x = 1,184.48 × 465.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.32x = 551,189.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,189.04/858.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.17

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