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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.78, 1,150.62 and 484.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.78, 1,150.62 and 484.46 is: 668.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.78 : 1,150.62 = 484.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.78/1,150.62 = 484.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.78x = 1,150.62 × 484.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.78x = 557,429.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,429.37/833.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.56

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