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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.02, 1,182.69 and 464.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.02, 1,182.69 and 464.04 is: 640.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.02 : 1,182.69 = 464.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.02/1,182.69 = 464.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.02x = 1,182.69 × 464.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.02x = 548,813.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,813.15/857.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.38

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