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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.82, 1,183.79 and 464.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.82, 1,183.79 and 464.84 is: 641.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.82 : 1,183.79 = 464.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.82/1,183.79 = 464.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.82x = 1,183.79 × 464.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.82x = 550,272.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,272.63/857.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.48

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