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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.48, 1,183.33 and 464.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.48, 1,183.33 and 464.51 is: 641.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.48 : 1,183.33 = 464.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.48/1,183.33 = 464.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.48x = 1,183.33 × 464.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.48x = 549,660.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,660.38/857.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.02

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