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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.95, 1,149.40 and 483.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.95, 1,149.40 and 483.66 is: 667.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.95 : 1,149.40 = 483.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.95/1,149.40 = 483.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.95x = 1,149.40 × 483.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.95x = 555,918.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,918.80/832.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.41

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