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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.16, 1,149.68 and 483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.16, 1,149.68 and 483.84 is: 667.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.16 : 1,149.68 = 483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.16/1,149.68 = 483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.16x = 1,149.68 × 483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.16x = 556,261.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,261.17/833.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.65

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