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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.46, 1,158.53 and 485.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.46, 1,158.53 and 485.45 is: 669.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.46 : 1,158.53 = 485.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.46/1,158.53 = 485.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.46x = 1,158.53 × 485.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.46x = 562,400.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,400.17/839.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.95

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