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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.33, 1,155.47 and 464.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.33, 1,155.47 and 464.30 is: 640.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.33 : 1,155.47 = 464.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.33/1,155.47 = 464.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.33x = 1,155.47 × 464.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.33x = 536,484.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,484.72/837.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.71

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