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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.68, 1,183.54 and 484.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.68, 1,183.54 and 484.68 is: 668.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.68 : 1,183.54 = 484.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.68/1,183.54 = 484.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.68x = 1,183.54 × 484.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.68x = 573,638.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,638.17/857.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.83

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