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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.45, 1,183.28 and 464.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.45, 1,183.28 and 464.47 is: 640.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.45 : 1,183.28 = 464.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.45/1,183.28 = 464.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.45x = 1,183.28 × 464.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.45x = 549,598.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,598.06/857.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.97

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