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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.27, 1,184.41 and 485.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.27, 1,184.41 and 485.23 is: 669.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.27 : 1,184.41 = 485.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.27/1,184.41 = 485.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.27x = 1,184.41 × 485.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.27x = 574,711.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,711.26/858.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.62

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