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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.49, 1,184.72 and 465.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.49, 1,184.72 and 465.51 is: 642.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.49 : 1,184.72 = 465.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.49/1,184.72 = 465.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.49x = 1,184.72 × 465.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.49x = 551,496.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,496.68/858.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.41

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