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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.34, 1,156.97 and 484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.34, 1,156.97 and 484.32 is: 668.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.34 : 1,156.97 = 484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.34/1,156.97 = 484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.34x = 1,156.97 × 484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.34x = 560,344.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,344.92/838.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.40

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