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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.88, 1,150.86 and 484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.88, 1,150.86 and 484.50 is: 668.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.88 : 1,150.86 = 484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.88/1,150.86 = 484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.88x = 1,150.86 × 484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.88x = 557,591.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,591.67/833.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.67

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