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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.02, 1,286.48 and 473.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.02, 1,286.48 and 473.54 is: 710.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.02 : 1,286.48 = 473.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.02/1,286.48 = 473.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.02x = 1,286.48 × 473.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.02x = 609,199.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,199.74/858.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.01

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