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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.91, 1,179.77 and 461.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.91, 1,179.77 and 461.93 is: 637.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.91 : 1,179.77 = 461.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.91/1,179.77 = 461.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.91x = 1,179.77 × 461.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.91x = 544,976.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,976.13/854.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.47

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