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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.69, 1,183.61 and 484.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.69, 1,183.61 and 484.65 is: 668.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.69 : 1,183.61 = 484.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.69/1,183.61 = 484.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.69x = 1,183.61 × 484.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.69x = 573,637.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,637.80/857.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.82

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