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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.89, 1,183.89 and 464.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.89, 1,183.89 and 464.92 is: 641.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.89 : 1,183.89 = 464.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.89/1,183.89 = 464.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.89x = 1,183.89 × 464.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.89x = 550,414.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,414.14/857.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.59

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