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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.04, 1,286.60 and 310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.04, 1,286.60 and 310.20 is: 465.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.04 : 1,286.60 = 310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.04/1,286.60 = 310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.04x = 1,286.60 × 310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.04x = 399,103.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,103.32/858.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.13

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