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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.35, 1,155.50 and 464.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.35, 1,155.50 and 464.33 is: 640.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.35 : 1,155.50 = 464.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.35/1,155.50 = 464.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.35x = 1,155.50 × 464.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.35x = 536,533.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,533.32/837.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.76

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