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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.71, 1,150.49 and 479.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.71, 1,150.49 and 479.62 is: 661.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.71 : 1,150.49 = 479.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.71/1,150.49 = 479.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.71x = 1,150.49 × 479.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.71x = 551,800.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,800.65/833.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.86

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