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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.24, 1,182.99 and 464.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.24, 1,182.99 and 464.26 is: 640.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.24 : 1,182.99 = 464.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.24/1,182.99 = 464.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.24x = 1,182.99 × 464.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.24x = 549,214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,214.94/857.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.68

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