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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.61, 1,183.47 and 484.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.61, 1,183.47 and 484.58 is: 668.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.61 : 1,183.47 = 484.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.61/1,183.47 = 484.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.61x = 1,183.47 × 484.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.61x = 573,479.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,479.98/857.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.70

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