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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.95, 1,287.03 and 310.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.95, 1,287.03 and 310.18 is: 465.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.95 : 1,287.03 = 310.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.95/1,287.03 = 310.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.95x = 1,287.03 × 310.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.95x = 399,210.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,210.97/857.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.31

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