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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.91, 1,185.30 and 465.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.91, 1,185.30 and 465.94 is: 642.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.91 : 1,185.30 = 465.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.91/1,185.30 = 465.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.91x = 1,185.30 × 465.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.91x = 552,270.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,270.43/858.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.99

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