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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.27, 1,181.65 and 463.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.27, 1,181.65 and 463.29 is: 639.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.27 : 1,181.65 = 463.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.27/1,181.65 = 463.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.27x = 1,181.65 × 463.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.27x = 547,446.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,446.34/856.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.34

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