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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.02, 1,185.42 and 466.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.02, 1,185.42 and 466.04 is: 643.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.02 : 1,185.42 = 466.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.02/1,185.42 = 466.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.02x = 1,185.42 × 466.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.02x = 552,453.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,453.14/859.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.12

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