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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.11, 1,285.67 and 309.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.11, 1,285.67 and 309.33 is: 464.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.11 : 1,285.67 = 309.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.11/1,285.67 = 309.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.11x = 1,285.67 × 309.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.11x = 397,696.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,696.30/857.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.00

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