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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.37, 1,184.20 and 485.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.37, 1,184.20 and 485.25 is: 669.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.37 : 1,184.20 = 485.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.37/1,184.20 = 485.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.37x = 1,184.20 × 485.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.37x = 574,633.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,633.05/858.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.45

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