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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.05, 1,184.07 and 479.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.05, 1,184.07 and 479.96 is: 662.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.05 : 1,184.07 = 479.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.05/1,184.07 = 479.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.05x = 1,184.07 × 479.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.05x = 568,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,306.24/858.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.32

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