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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.52, 1,285.54 and 310.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.52, 1,285.54 and 310.10 is: 464.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.52 : 1,285.54 = 310.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.52/1,285.54 = 310.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.52x = 1,285.54 × 310.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.52x = 398,638.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,638.75/857.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.87

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