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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.85, 1,157.54 and 484.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.85, 1,157.54 and 484.70 is: 668.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.85 : 1,157.54 = 484.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.85/1,157.54 = 484.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.85x = 1,157.54 × 484.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.85x = 561,051.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,051.43/838.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.84

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