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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.43, 1,150.11 and 484.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.43, 1,150.11 and 484.05 is: 667.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.43 : 1,150.11 = 484.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.43/1,150.11 = 484.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.43x = 1,150.11 × 484.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.43x = 556,710.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,710.75/833.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.98

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