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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.33, 1,184.31 and 485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.33, 1,184.31 and 485.28 is: 669.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.33 : 1,184.31 = 485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.33/1,184.31 = 485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.33x = 1,184.31 × 485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.33x = 574,721.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,721.96/858.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.58

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