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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.08, 1,284.48 and 467.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.08, 1,284.48 and 467.08 is: 700.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.08 : 1,284.48 = 467.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.08/1,284.48 = 467.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.08x = 1,284.48 × 467.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.08x = 599,954.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,954.92/857.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.00

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