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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.39, 1,183.21 and 464.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.39, 1,183.21 and 464.42 is: 640.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.39 : 1,183.21 = 464.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.39/1,183.21 = 464.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.39x = 1,183.21 × 464.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.39x = 549,508.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,508.19/857.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.91

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