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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.14, 1,149.38 and 479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.14, 1,149.38 and 479 is: 660.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.14 : 1,149.38 = 479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.14/1,149.38 = 479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.14x = 1,149.38 × 479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.14x = 550,553.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,553.02/833.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.82

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