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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.96, 1,185.38 and 466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.96, 1,185.38 and 466 is: 643.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.96 : 1,185.38 = 466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.96/1,185.38 = 466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.96x = 1,185.38 × 466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.96x = 552,387.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,387.08/858.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.09

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