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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.38, 1,182.97 and 484.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.38, 1,182.97 and 484.28 is: 668.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.38 : 1,182.97 = 484.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.38/1,182.97 = 484.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.38x = 1,182.97 × 484.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.38x = 572,888.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,888.71/857.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.19

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