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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.84, 1,286.93 and 310.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.84, 1,286.93 and 310.01 is: 465.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.84 : 1,286.93 = 310.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.84/1,286.93 = 310.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.84x = 1,286.93 × 310.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.84x = 398,953.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,953.18/857.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.07

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