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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.54, 1,184.80 and 465.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.54, 1,184.80 and 465.58 is: 642.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.54 : 1,184.80 = 465.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.54/1,184.80 = 465.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.54x = 1,184.80 × 465.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.54x = 551,619.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,619.18/858.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.51

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