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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.80, 1,183.76 and 464.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.80, 1,183.76 and 464.83 is: 641.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.80 : 1,183.76 = 464.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.80/1,183.76 = 464.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.80x = 1,183.76 × 464.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.80x = 550,238.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,238.92/857.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.46

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