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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.57, 1,183.43 and 484.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.57, 1,183.43 and 484.59 is: 668.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.57 : 1,183.43 = 484.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.57/1,183.43 = 484.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.57x = 1,183.43 × 484.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.57x = 573,478.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,478.34/857.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.72

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