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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.30, 1,181.68 and 463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.30, 1,181.68 and 463.32 is: 639.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.30 : 1,181.68 = 463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.30/1,181.68 = 463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.30x = 1,181.68 × 463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.30x = 547,495.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,495.98/856.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.37

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