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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.12, 1,184.13 and 485.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.12, 1,184.13 and 485.03 is: 669.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.12 : 1,184.13 = 485.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.12/1,184.13 = 485.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.12x = 1,184.13 × 485.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.12x = 574,341.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,341.53/858.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.31

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