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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.38, 1,184.55 and 475.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.38, 1,184.55 and 475.10 is: 655.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.38 : 1,184.55 = 475.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.38/1,184.55 = 475.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.38x = 1,184.55 × 475.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.38x = 562,783.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,783.97/858.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.63

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