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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.99, 1,155.03 and 464.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.99, 1,155.03 and 464.03 is: 640.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.99 : 1,155.03 = 464.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.99/1,155.03 = 464.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.99x = 1,155.03 × 464.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.99x = 535,962.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,962.80/836.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.35

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