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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.02, 1,285.90 and 468.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.02, 1,285.90 and 468.19 is: 701.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.02 : 1,285.90 = 468.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.02/1,285.90 = 468.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.02x = 1,285.90 × 468.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.02x = 602,045.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,045.52/858.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.67

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