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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.72, 1,150.44 and 484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.72, 1,150.44 and 484.32 is: 668.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.72 : 1,150.44 = 484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.72/1,150.44 = 484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.72x = 1,150.44 × 484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.72x = 557,181.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,181.10/833.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.31

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