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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.40, 1,183.31 and 484.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.40, 1,183.31 and 484.40 is: 668.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.40 : 1,183.31 = 484.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.40/1,183.31 = 484.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.40x = 1,183.31 × 484.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.40x = 573,190.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,190.66/857.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.52

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