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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.17, 1,182.90 and 464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.17, 1,182.90 and 464.20 is: 640.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.17 : 1,182.90 = 464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.17/1,182.90 = 464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.17x = 1,182.90 × 464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.17x = 549,102.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,102.18/857.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.60

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