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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.37, 1,184.55 and 465.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.37, 1,184.55 and 465.39 is: 642.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.37 : 1,184.55 = 465.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.37/1,184.55 = 465.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.37x = 1,184.55 × 465.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.37x = 551,277.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,277.72/858.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.24

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