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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.64, 1,184.88 and 485.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.64, 1,184.88 and 485.64 is: 670.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.64 : 1,184.88 = 485.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.64/1,184.88 = 485.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.64x = 1,184.88 × 485.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.64x = 575,425.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,425.12/858.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.16

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