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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.35, 1,184.51 and 485.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.35, 1,184.51 and 485.40 is: 669.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.35 : 1,184.51 = 485.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.35/1,184.51 = 485.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.35x = 1,184.51 × 485.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.35x = 574,966.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,966.81/858.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.85

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