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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.42, 1,184.61 and 465.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.42, 1,184.61 and 465.45 is: 642.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.42 : 1,184.61 = 465.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.42/1,184.61 = 465.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.42x = 1,184.61 × 465.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.42x = 551,376.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,376.72/858.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.32

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