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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.99, 1,184.03 and 465.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.99, 1,184.03 and 465.01 is: 641.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.99 : 1,184.03 = 465.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.99/1,184.03 = 465.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.99x = 1,184.03 × 465.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.99x = 550,585.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,585.94/857.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.72

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