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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.96, 1,182.61 and 463.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.96, 1,182.61 and 463.98 is: 640.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.96 : 1,182.61 = 463.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.96/1,182.61 = 463.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.96x = 1,182.61 × 463.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.96x = 548,707.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,707.39/856.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.30

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