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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.39, 1,183.20 and 464.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.39, 1,183.20 and 464.41 is: 640.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.39 : 1,183.20 = 464.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.39/1,183.20 = 464.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.39x = 1,183.20 × 464.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.39x = 549,491.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,491.13/857.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.89

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