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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.53, 1,184.76 and 465.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.53, 1,184.76 and 465.55 is: 642.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.53 : 1,184.76 = 465.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.53/1,184.76 = 465.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.53x = 1,184.76 × 465.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.53x = 551,562.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,562.06/858.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.45

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