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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859, 1,185.43 and 466.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859, 1,185.43 and 466.03 is: 643.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859 : 1,185.43 = 466.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859/1,185.43 = 466.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859x = 1,185.43 × 466.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859x = 552,445.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,445.94/859
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.13

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