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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.98, 1,156.31 and 464.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.98, 1,156.31 and 464.92 is: 641.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.98 : 1,156.31 = 464.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.98/1,156.31 = 464.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.98x = 1,156.31 × 464.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.98x = 537,583.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,583.54/837.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.53

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