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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.90, 1,183.92 and 464.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.90, 1,183.92 and 464.94 is: 641.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.90 : 1,183.92 = 464.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.90/1,183.92 = 464.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.90x = 1,183.92 × 464.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.90x = 550,443.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,443.52/857.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.62

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