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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.98, 1,149.34 and 483.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.98, 1,149.34 and 483.47 is: 667.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.98 : 1,149.34 = 483.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.98/1,149.34 = 483.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.98x = 1,149.34 × 483.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.98x = 555,669.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,669.67/832.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.08

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