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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.84, 1,149.48 and 483.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.84, 1,149.48 and 483.58 is: 667.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.84 : 1,149.48 = 483.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.84/1,149.48 = 483.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.84x = 1,149.48 × 483.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.84x = 555,865.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,865.54/832.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.43

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