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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.70, 1,149.30 and 483.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.70, 1,149.30 and 483.45 is: 667.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.70 : 1,149.30 = 483.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.70/1,149.30 = 483.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.70x = 1,149.30 × 483.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.70x = 555,629.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,629.09/832.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.27

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