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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.32, 1,184.50 and 485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.32, 1,184.50 and 485.28 is: 669.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.32 : 1,184.50 = 485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.32/1,184.50 = 485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.32x = 1,184.50 × 485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.32x = 574,814.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,814.77/858.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.70

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