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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.04, 1,185.47 and 466.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.04, 1,185.47 and 466.06 is: 643.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.04 : 1,185.47 = 466.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.04/1,185.47 = 466.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.04x = 1,185.47 × 466.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.04x = 552,498.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,498.35/859.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.16

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