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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.80, 1,149.24 and 483.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.80, 1,149.24 and 483.48 is: 667.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.80 : 1,149.24 = 483.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.80/1,149.24 = 483.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.80x = 1,149.24 × 483.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.80x = 555,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,634.56/832.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.19

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