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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.07, 1,285.33 and 309.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.07, 1,285.33 and 309.18 is: 463.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.07 : 1,285.33 = 309.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.07/1,285.33 = 309.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.07x = 1,285.33 × 309.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.07x = 397,393.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,393.19/857.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.67

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