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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.42, 1,183.24 and 464.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.42, 1,183.24 and 464.44 is: 640.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.42 : 1,183.24 = 464.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.42/1,183.24 = 464.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.42x = 1,183.24 × 464.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.42x = 549,541.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,541.21/857.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.93

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