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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.48, 1,181.95 and 463.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.48, 1,181.95 and 463.51 is: 639.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.48 : 1,181.95 = 463.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.48/1,181.95 = 463.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.48x = 1,181.95 × 463.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.48x = 547,838.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,838.45/856.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.64

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