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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.68, 1,183.60 and 464.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.68, 1,183.60 and 464.70 is: 641.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.68 : 1,183.60 = 464.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.68/1,183.60 = 464.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.68x = 1,183.60 × 464.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.68x = 550,023.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,023.94/857.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.29

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