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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.96, 1,185.24 and 485.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.96, 1,185.24 and 485.93 is: 670.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.96 : 1,185.24 = 485.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.96/1,185.24 = 485.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.96x = 1,185.24 × 485.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.96x = 575,943.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,943.67/858.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.51

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