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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.55, 1,183.42 and 464.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.55, 1,183.42 and 464.57 is: 641.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.55 : 1,183.42 = 464.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.55/1,183.42 = 464.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.55x = 1,183.42 × 464.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.55x = 549,781.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,781.43/857.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.11

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