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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.45, 1,150.21 and 479.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.45, 1,150.21 and 479.49 is: 661.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.45 : 1,150.21 = 479.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.45/1,150.21 = 479.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.45x = 1,150.21 × 479.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.45x = 551,508.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,508.44/833.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.72

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