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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.37, 1,136.25 and 464.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.37, 1,136.25 and 464.47 is: 640.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.37 : 1,136.25 = 464.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.37/1,136.25 = 464.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.37x = 1,136.25 × 464.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.37x = 527,750.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,750.94/823.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.96

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