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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.03, 1,155.14 and 464.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.03, 1,155.14 and 464.01 is: 640.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.03 : 1,155.14 = 464.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.03/1,155.14 = 464.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.03x = 1,155.14 × 464.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.03x = 535,996.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,996.51/837.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.36

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