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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.34, 1,184.50 and 465.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.34, 1,184.50 and 465.36 is: 642.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.34 : 1,184.50 = 465.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.34/1,184.50 = 465.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.34x = 1,184.50 × 465.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.34x = 551,218.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,218.92/858.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.19

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