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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.55, 1,179.28 and 461.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.55, 1,179.28 and 461.57 is: 636.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.55 : 1,179.28 = 461.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.55/1,179.28 = 461.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.55x = 1,179.28 × 461.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.55x = 544,317.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,317.96/854.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.97

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