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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.38, 1,181.59 and 483.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.38, 1,181.59 and 483.28 is: 666.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.38 : 1,181.59 = 483.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.38/1,181.59 = 483.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.38x = 1,181.59 × 483.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.38x = 571,038.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,038.82/856.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.81

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