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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.69, 1,183.61 and 484.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.69, 1,183.61 and 484.63 is: 668.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.69 : 1,183.61 = 484.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.69/1,183.61 = 484.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.69x = 1,183.61 × 484.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.69x = 573,617.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,617.82/857.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.79

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