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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.84, 1,185.26 and 485.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.84, 1,185.26 and 485.84 is: 670.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.84 : 1,185.26 = 485.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.84/1,185.26 = 485.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.84x = 1,185.26 × 485.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.84x = 575,838.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,838.36/858.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.48

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