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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.64, 1,183.50 and 484.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.64, 1,183.50 and 484.64 is: 668.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.64 : 1,183.50 = 484.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.64/1,183.50 = 484.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.64x = 1,183.50 × 484.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.64x = 573,571.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,571.44/857.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.78

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