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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.07, 1,182.80 and 484.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.07, 1,182.80 and 484.07 is: 668.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.07 : 1,182.80 = 484.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.07/1,182.80 = 484.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.07x = 1,182.80 × 484.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.07x = 572,558.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,558.00/857.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.04

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