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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.80, 1,185.14 and 465.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.80, 1,185.14 and 465.82 is: 642.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.80 : 1,185.14 = 465.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.80/1,185.14 = 465.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.80x = 1,185.14 × 465.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.80x = 552,060.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,060.12/858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.83

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