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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.35, 1,181.78 and 483.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.35, 1,181.78 and 483.30 is: 666.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.35 : 1,181.78 = 483.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.35/1,181.78 = 483.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.35x = 1,181.78 × 483.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.35x = 571,157.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,157.98/856.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.97

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