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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.28, 1,184.43 and 485.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.28, 1,184.43 and 485.26 is: 669.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.28 : 1,184.43 = 485.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.28/1,184.43 = 485.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.28x = 1,184.43 × 485.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.28x = 574,759.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,759.56/858.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.66

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