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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.37, 1,183.20 and 484.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.37, 1,183.20 and 484.38 is: 668.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.37 : 1,183.20 = 484.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.37/1,183.20 = 484.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.37x = 1,183.20 × 484.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.37x = 573,118.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,118.42/857.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.46

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