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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.88, 1,182.49 and 463.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.88, 1,182.49 and 463.90 is: 640.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.88 : 1,182.49 = 463.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.88/1,182.49 = 463.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.88x = 1,182.49 × 463.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.88x = 548,557.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,557.43/856.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.18

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