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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.26, 1,184.39 and 485.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.26, 1,184.39 and 485.36 is: 669.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.26 : 1,184.39 = 485.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.26/1,184.39 = 485.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.26x = 1,184.39 × 485.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.26x = 574,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,847.18/858.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.79

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