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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.48, 1,184.64 and 485.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.48, 1,184.64 and 485.44 is: 669.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.48 : 1,184.64 = 485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.48/1,184.64 = 485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.48x = 1,184.64 × 485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.48x = 575,071.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,071.64/858.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.87

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