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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.63, 1,150.27 and 479.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.63, 1,150.27 and 479.54 is: 661.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.63 : 1,150.27 = 479.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.63/1,150.27 = 479.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.63x = 1,150.27 × 479.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.63x = 551,602.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,602.15/833.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.69

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