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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.43, 1,150.16 and 484.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.43, 1,150.16 and 484.23 is: 668.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.43 : 1,150.16 = 484.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.43/1,150.16 = 484.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.43x = 1,150.16 × 484.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.43x = 556,939.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,939.56/833.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.25

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