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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.09, 1,184.32 and 485.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.09, 1,184.32 and 485.09 is: 669.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.09 : 1,184.32 = 485.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.09/1,184.32 = 485.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.09x = 1,184.32 × 485.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.09x = 574,500.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,500.91/858.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.51

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