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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.52, 1,183.41 and 484.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.52, 1,183.41 and 484.54 is: 668.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.52 : 1,183.41 = 484.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.52/1,183.41 = 484.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.52x = 1,183.41 × 484.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.52x = 573,409.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,409.85/857.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.68

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