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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.97, 1,179.86 and 461.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.97, 1,179.86 and 461.99 is: 637.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.97 : 1,179.86 = 461.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.97/1,179.86 = 461.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.97x = 1,179.86 × 461.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.97x = 545,087.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,087.05/854.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.55

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