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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858, 1,287.30 and 425.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858, 1,287.30 and 425.46 is: 638.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858 : 1,287.30 = 425.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858/1,287.30 = 425.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858x = 1,287.30 × 425.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858x = 547,694.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,694.66/858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.34

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