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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.57, 1,183.41 and 484.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.57, 1,183.41 and 484.55 is: 668.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.57 : 1,183.41 = 484.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.57/1,183.41 = 484.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.57x = 1,183.41 × 484.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.57x = 573,415.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,415.40/857.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.66

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