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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.47, 1,184.69 and 465.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.47, 1,184.69 and 465.50 is: 642.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.47 : 1,184.69 = 465.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.47/1,184.69 = 465.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.47x = 1,184.69 × 465.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.47x = 551,471.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,471.40/858.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.39

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