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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.48, 1,182.06 and 483.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.48, 1,182.06 and 483.60 is: 667.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.48 : 1,182.06 = 483.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.48/1,182.06 = 483.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.48x = 1,182.06 × 483.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.48x = 571,644.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,644.22/856.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.43

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