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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.43, 1,184.63 and 465.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.43, 1,184.63 and 465.45 is: 642.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.43 : 1,184.63 = 465.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.43/1,184.63 = 465.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.43x = 1,184.63 × 465.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.43x = 551,380.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,380.11/858.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.32

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