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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.08, 1,182.70 and 483.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.08, 1,182.70 and 483.98 is: 667.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.08 : 1,182.70 = 483.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.08/1,182.70 = 483.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.08x = 1,182.70 × 483.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.08x = 572,397.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,397.84/857.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.85

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