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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.26, 1,183.02 and 464.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.26, 1,183.02 and 464.28 is: 640.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.26 : 1,183.02 = 464.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.26/1,183.02 = 464.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.26x = 1,183.02 × 464.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.26x = 549,250.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,250.20/857.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.70

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