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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.62, 1,183.51 and 464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.62, 1,183.51 and 464.64 is: 641.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.62 : 1,183.51 = 464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.62/1,183.51 = 464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.62x = 1,183.51 × 464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.62x = 549,906.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,906.09/857.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.20

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