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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.14, 1,184.15 and 485.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.14, 1,184.15 and 485.15 is: 669.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.14 : 1,184.15 = 485.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.14/1,184.15 = 485.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.14x = 1,184.15 × 485.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.14x = 574,484.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,484.45/858.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.45

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