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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.97, 1,184.04 and 484.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.97, 1,184.04 and 484.97 is: 669.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.97 : 1,184.04 = 484.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.97/1,184.04 = 484.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.97x = 1,184.04 × 484.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.97x = 574,217.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,217.96/857.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.28

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