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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.30, 1,183.07 and 464.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.30, 1,183.07 and 464.32 is: 640.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.30 : 1,183.07 = 464.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.30/1,183.07 = 464.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.30x = 1,183.07 × 464.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.30x = 549,323.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,323.06/857.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.76

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