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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.05, 1,184.13 and 485.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.05, 1,184.13 and 485.04 is: 669.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.05 : 1,184.13 = 485.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.05/1,184.13 = 485.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.05x = 1,184.13 × 485.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.05x = 574,350.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,350.42/858.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.37

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