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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.49, 1,184.73 and 485.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.49, 1,184.73 and 485.50 is: 670.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.49 : 1,184.73 = 485.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.49/1,184.73 = 485.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.49x = 1,184.73 × 485.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.49x = 575,186.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,186.42/858.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.00

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