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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.36, 1,184.52 and 465.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.36, 1,184.52 and 465.38 is: 642.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.36 : 1,184.52 = 465.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.36/1,184.52 = 465.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.36x = 1,184.52 × 465.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.36x = 551,250.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,250.12/858.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.22

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