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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.80, 1,185.13 and 465.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.80, 1,185.13 and 465.83 is: 642.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.80 : 1,185.13 = 465.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.80/1,185.13 = 465.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.80x = 1,185.13 × 465.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.80x = 552,069.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,069.11/858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.84

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