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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.83, 1,182.35 and 483.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.83, 1,182.35 and 483.80 is: 667.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.83 : 1,182.35 = 483.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.83/1,182.35 = 483.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.83x = 1,182.35 × 483.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.83x = 572,012.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,012.60/856.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.59

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