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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.16, 1,181.50 and 463.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.16, 1,181.50 and 463.18 is: 639.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.16 : 1,181.50 = 463.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.16/1,181.50 = 463.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.16x = 1,181.50 × 463.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.16x = 547,247.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,247.59/856.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.19

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