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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.83, 1,157.26 and 484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.83, 1,157.26 and 484.50 is: 668.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.83 : 1,157.26 = 484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.83/1,157.26 = 484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.83x = 1,157.26 × 484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.83x = 560,692.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,692.47/838.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.42

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