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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.53, 1,183.40 and 484.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.53, 1,183.40 and 484.48 is: 668.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.53 : 1,183.40 = 484.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.53/1,183.40 = 484.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.53x = 1,183.40 × 484.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.53x = 573,333.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,333.63/857.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.59

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