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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.45, 1,150.16 and 484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.45, 1,150.16 and 484.16 is: 668.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.45 : 1,150.16 = 484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.45/1,150.16 = 484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.45x = 1,150.16 × 484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.45x = 556,853.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,853.29/833.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.13

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