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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.04, 1,285.20 and 309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.04, 1,285.20 and 309.04 is: 463.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.04 : 1,285.20 = 309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.04/1,285.20 = 309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.04x = 1,285.20 × 309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.04x = 397,178.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,178.21/857.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.43

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