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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.59, 1,150.08 and 479.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.59, 1,150.08 and 479.42 is: 661.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.59 : 1,150.08 = 479.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.59/1,150.08 = 479.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.59x = 1,150.08 × 479.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.59x = 551,365.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,365.60/833.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.44

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