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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.96, 1,156.46 and 464.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.96, 1,156.46 and 464.98 is: 641.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.96 : 1,156.46 = 464.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.96/1,156.46 = 464.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.96x = 1,156.46 × 464.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.96x = 537,729.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,729.61/837.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.71

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