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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.20, 1,182.92 and 464.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.20, 1,182.92 and 464.22 is: 640.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.20 : 1,182.92 = 464.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.20/1,182.92 = 464.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.20x = 1,182.92 × 464.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.20x = 549,135.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,135.71/857.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.62

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