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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.45, 1,181.90 and 463.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.45, 1,181.90 and 463.47 is: 639.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.45 : 1,181.90 = 463.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.45/1,181.90 = 463.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.45x = 1,181.90 × 463.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.45x = 547,772.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,772.88/856.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.59

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