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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.65, 1,184.93 and 465.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.65, 1,184.93 and 465.68 is: 642.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.65 : 1,184.93 = 465.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.65/1,184.93 = 465.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.65x = 1,184.93 × 465.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.65x = 551,789.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,789.95/858.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.63

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