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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.16, 1,182.91 and 484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.16, 1,182.91 and 484.16 is: 668.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.16 : 1,182.91 = 484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.16/1,182.91 = 484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.16x = 1,182.91 × 484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.16x = 572,717.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,717.71/857.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.16

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