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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.35, 1,183.17 and 484.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.35, 1,183.17 and 484.35 is: 668.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.35 : 1,183.17 = 484.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.35/1,183.17 = 484.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.35x = 1,183.17 × 484.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.35x = 573,062.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,062.47/857.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.41

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