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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.94, 1,185.34 and 465.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.94, 1,185.34 and 465.98 is: 643.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.94 : 1,185.34 = 465.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.94/1,185.34 = 465.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.94x = 1,185.34 × 465.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.94x = 552,344.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,344.73/858.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.05

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