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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.37, 1,183.25 and 484.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.37, 1,183.25 and 484.43 is: 668.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.37 : 1,183.25 = 484.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.37/1,183.25 = 484.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.37x = 1,183.25 × 484.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.37x = 573,201.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,201.80/857.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.56

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