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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838, 1,156.18 and 483.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838, 1,156.18 and 483.88 is: 667.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838 : 1,156.18 = 483.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838/1,156.18 = 483.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838x = 1,156.18 × 483.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838x = 559,452.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,452.38/838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.60

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