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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.92, 1,149.53 and 483.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.92, 1,149.53 and 483.61 is: 667.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.92 : 1,149.53 = 483.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.92/1,149.53 = 483.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.92x = 1,149.53 × 483.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.92x = 555,925.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,925.15/832.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.44

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