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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.28, 1,182.99 and 484.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.28, 1,182.99 and 484.29 is: 668.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.28 : 1,182.99 = 484.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.28/1,182.99 = 484.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.28x = 1,182.99 × 484.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.28x = 572,910.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,910.23/857.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.29

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