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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.10, 1,182.83 and 484.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.10, 1,182.83 and 484.06 is: 668.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.10 : 1,182.83 = 484.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.10/1,182.83 = 484.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.10x = 1,182.83 × 484.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.10x = 572,560.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,560.69/857.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.02

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