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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.83, 1,183.81 and 464.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.83, 1,183.81 and 464.85 is: 641.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.83 : 1,183.81 = 464.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.83/1,183.81 = 464.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.83x = 1,183.81 × 464.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.83x = 550,296.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,296.46/857.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.50

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