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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.30, 1,184.34 and 485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.30, 1,184.34 and 485.28 is: 669.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.30 : 1,184.34 = 485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.30/1,184.34 = 485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.30x = 1,184.34 × 485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.30x = 574,736.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,736.52/858.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.62

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