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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.51, 1,183.33 and 484.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.51, 1,183.33 and 484.47 is: 668.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.51 : 1,183.33 = 484.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.51/1,183.33 = 484.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.51x = 1,183.33 × 484.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.51x = 573,286.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,286.67/857.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.55

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