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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.41, 1,155.48 and 464.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.41, 1,155.48 and 464.39 is: 640.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.41 : 1,155.48 = 464.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.41/1,155.48 = 464.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.41x = 1,155.48 × 464.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.41x = 536,587.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,587.58/837.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.77

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