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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.92, 1,287.09 and 310.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.92, 1,287.09 and 310.24 is: 465.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.92 : 1,287.09 = 310.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.92/1,287.09 = 310.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.92x = 1,287.09 × 310.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.92x = 399,306.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,306.80/857.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.44

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