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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.50, 1,184.66 and 485.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.50, 1,184.66 and 485.55 is: 670.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.50 : 1,184.66 = 485.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.50/1,184.66 = 485.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.50x = 1,184.66 × 485.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.50x = 575,211.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,211.66/858.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.02

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