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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.14, 1,182.85 and 464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.14, 1,182.85 and 464.16 is: 640.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.14 : 1,182.85 = 464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.14/1,182.85 = 464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.14x = 1,182.85 × 464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.14x = 549,031.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,031.66/857.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.54

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