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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.31, 1,183.02 and 484.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.31, 1,183.02 and 484.30 is: 668.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.31 : 1,183.02 = 484.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.31/1,183.02 = 484.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.31x = 1,183.02 × 484.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.31x = 572,937.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,937.80/857.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.30

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