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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.06, 1,184.12 and 485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.06, 1,184.12 and 485 is: 669.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.06 : 1,184.12 = 485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.06/1,184.12 = 485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.06x = 1,184.12 × 485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.06x = 574,298.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,298.20/858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.30

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