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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.62, 1,183.52 and 464.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.62, 1,183.52 and 464.65 is: 641.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.62 : 1,183.52 = 464.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.62/1,183.52 = 464.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.62x = 1,183.52 × 464.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.62x = 549,916.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,916.65/857.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.21

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