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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.57, 1,184.82 and 465.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.57, 1,184.82 and 465.59 is: 642.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.57 : 1,184.82 = 465.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.57/1,184.82 = 465.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.57x = 1,184.82 × 465.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.57x = 551,637.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,637.51/858.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.51

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