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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.32, 1,183.03 and 484.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.32, 1,183.03 and 484.39 is: 668.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.32 : 1,183.03 = 484.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.32/1,183.03 = 484.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.32x = 1,183.03 × 484.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.32x = 573,047.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,047.90/857.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.42

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