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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.95, 1,155.02 and 464.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.95, 1,155.02 and 464.01 is: 640.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.95 : 1,155.02 = 464.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.95/1,155.02 = 464.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.95x = 1,155.02 × 464.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.95x = 535,940.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,940.83/836.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.35

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