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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.66, 1,182.18 and 463.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.66, 1,182.18 and 463.68 is: 639.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.66 : 1,182.18 = 463.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.66/1,182.18 = 463.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.66x = 1,182.18 × 463.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.66x = 548,144.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,144.99/856.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.87

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