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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.11, 1,184.21 and 479.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.11, 1,184.21 and 479.99 is: 662.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.11 : 1,184.21 = 479.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.11/1,184.21 = 479.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.11x = 1,184.21 × 479.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.11x = 568,400.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,400.64/858.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.39

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