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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.40, 1,183.10 and 484.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.40, 1,183.10 and 484.37 is: 668.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.40 : 1,183.10 = 484.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.40/1,183.10 = 484.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.40x = 1,183.10 × 484.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.40x = 573,049.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,049.81/857.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.36

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