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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.68, 1,149.12 and 483.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.68, 1,149.12 and 483.48 is: 667.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.68 : 1,149.12 = 483.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.68/1,149.12 = 483.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.68x = 1,149.12 × 483.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.68x = 555,576.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,576.54/832.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.21

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