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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.54, 1,183.41 and 464.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.54, 1,183.41 and 464.56 is: 641.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.54 : 1,183.41 = 464.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.54/1,183.41 = 464.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.54x = 1,183.41 × 464.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.54x = 549,768.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,768.35/857.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.10

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