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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.55, 1,184.80 and 465.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.55, 1,184.80 and 465.57 is: 642.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.55 : 1,184.80 = 465.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.55/1,184.80 = 465.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.55x = 1,184.80 × 465.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.55x = 551,607.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,607.34/858.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.49

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