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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.42, 1,183.24 and 484.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.42, 1,183.24 and 484.39 is: 668.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.42 : 1,183.24 = 484.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.42/1,183.24 = 484.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.42x = 1,183.24 × 484.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.42x = 573,149.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,149.62/857.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.46

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