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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.36, 1,183.21 and 484.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.36, 1,183.21 and 484.33 is: 668.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.36 : 1,183.21 = 484.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.36/1,183.21 = 484.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.36x = 1,183.21 × 484.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.36x = 573,062.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,062.89/857.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.40

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