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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.02, 1,184.09 and 485.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.02, 1,184.09 and 485.02 is: 669.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.02 : 1,184.09 = 485.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.02/1,184.09 = 485.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.02x = 1,184.09 × 485.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.02x = 574,307.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,307.33/858.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.34

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