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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.27, 1,183.01 and 484.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.27, 1,183.01 and 484.24 is: 668.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.27 : 1,183.01 = 484.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.27/1,183.01 = 484.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.27x = 1,183.01 × 484.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.27x = 572,860.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,860.76/857.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.24

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