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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.82, 1,286.91 and 309.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.82, 1,286.91 and 309.90 is: 464.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.82 : 1,286.91 = 309.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.82/1,286.91 = 309.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.82x = 1,286.91 × 309.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.82x = 398,813.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,813.41/857.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.92

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