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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.68, 1,184.97 and 465.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.68, 1,184.97 and 465.69 is: 642.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.68 : 1,184.97 = 465.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.68/1,184.97 = 465.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.68x = 1,184.97 × 465.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.68x = 551,828.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,828.68/858.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.65

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