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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.83, 1,183.87 and 484.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.83, 1,183.87 and 484.90 is: 669.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.83 : 1,183.87 = 484.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.83/1,183.87 = 484.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.83x = 1,183.87 × 484.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.83x = 574,052.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,052.64/857.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.20

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