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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.25, 1,182.99 and 464.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.25, 1,182.99 and 464.27 is: 640.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.25 : 1,182.99 = 464.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.25/1,182.99 = 464.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.25x = 1,182.99 × 464.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.25x = 549,226.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,226.77/857.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.68

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