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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.82, 1,287.30 and 310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.82, 1,287.30 and 310.04 is: 465.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.82 : 1,287.30 = 310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.82/1,287.30 = 310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.82x = 1,287.30 × 310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.82x = 399,114.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,114.49/857.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.27

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