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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.05, 1,184.17 and 485.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.05, 1,184.17 and 485.06 is: 669.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.05 : 1,184.17 = 485.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.05/1,184.17 = 485.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.05x = 1,184.17 × 485.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.05x = 574,393.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,393.16/858.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.42

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