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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.18, 1,155.30 and 464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.18, 1,155.30 and 464.16 is: 640.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.18 : 1,155.30 = 464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.18/1,155.30 = 464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.18x = 1,155.30 × 464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.18x = 536,241.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,241.16/837.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.54

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