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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.23, 1,184.39 and 485.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.23, 1,184.39 and 485.25 is: 669.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.23 : 1,184.39 = 485.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.23/1,184.39 = 485.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.23x = 1,184.39 × 485.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.23x = 574,722.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,722.82/858.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.66

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