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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858, 1,286.40 and 302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858, 1,286.40 and 302.56 is: 453.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858 : 1,286.40 = 302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858/1,286.40 = 302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858x = 1,286.40 × 302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858x = 389,213.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,213.18/858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.63

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