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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.67, 1,182.22 and 483.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.67, 1,182.22 and 483.68 is: 667.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.67 : 1,182.22 = 483.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.67/1,182.22 = 483.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.67x = 1,182.22 × 483.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.67x = 571,818.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,818.42/856.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.49

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