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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.77, 1,183.71 and 464.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.77, 1,183.71 and 464.79 is: 641.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.77 : 1,183.71 = 464.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.77/1,183.71 = 464.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.77x = 1,183.71 × 464.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.77x = 550,176.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,176.57/857.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.40

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