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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.06, 1,286.82 and 310.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.06, 1,286.82 and 310.17 is: 465.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.06 : 1,286.82 = 310.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.06/1,286.82 = 310.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.06x = 1,286.82 × 310.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.06x = 399,132.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,132.96/858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.16

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