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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.63, 1,150.67 and 484.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.63, 1,150.67 and 484.25 is: 668.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.63 : 1,150.67 = 484.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.63/1,150.67 = 484.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.63x = 1,150.67 × 484.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.63x = 557,207.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,207.40/833.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.41

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