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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.25, 1,149.93 and 484.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.25, 1,149.93 and 484.05 is: 668.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.25 : 1,149.93 = 484.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.25/1,149.93 = 484.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.25x = 1,149.93 × 484.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.25x = 556,623.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,623.62/833.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.02

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