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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.08, 1,149.56 and 479.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.08, 1,149.56 and 479.04 is: 661.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.08 : 1,149.56 = 479.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.08/1,149.56 = 479.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.08x = 1,149.56 × 479.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.08x = 550,685.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,685.22/833.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.02

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