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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.45, 1,155.67 and 464.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.45, 1,155.67 and 464.45 is: 640.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.45 : 1,155.67 = 464.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.45/1,155.67 = 464.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.45x = 1,155.67 × 464.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.45x = 536,750.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,750.93/837.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.93

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