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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.04, 1,182.72 and 464.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.04, 1,182.72 and 464.06 is: 640.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.04 : 1,182.72 = 464.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.04/1,182.72 = 464.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.04x = 1,182.72 × 464.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.04x = 548,855.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,855.13/857.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.41

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