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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.03, 1,182.70 and 464.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.03, 1,182.70 and 464.05 is: 640.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.03 : 1,182.70 = 464.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.03/1,182.70 = 464.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.03x = 1,182.70 × 464.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.03x = 548,831.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,831.94/857.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.39

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