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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.47, 1,181.93 and 463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.47, 1,181.93 and 463.50 is: 639.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.47 : 1,181.93 = 463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.47/1,181.93 = 463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.47x = 1,181.93 × 463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.47x = 547,822.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,822.24/856.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.63

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