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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.47, 1,183.31 and 464.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.47, 1,183.31 and 464.50 is: 641.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.47 : 1,183.31 = 464.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.47/1,183.31 = 464.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.47x = 1,183.31 × 464.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.47x = 549,640.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,640.42/857.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.00

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