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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.32, 1,156.80 and 484.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.32, 1,156.80 and 484.26 is: 668.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.32 : 1,156.80 = 484.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.32/1,156.80 = 484.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.32x = 1,156.80 × 484.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.32x = 560,191.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,191.97/838.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.23

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