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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.51, 1,184.73 and 465.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.51, 1,184.73 and 465.53 is: 642.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.51 : 1,184.73 = 465.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.51/1,184.73 = 465.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.51x = 1,184.73 × 465.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.51x = 551,522.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,522.91/858.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.42

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