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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.06, 1,287.02 and 468.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.06, 1,287.02 and 468.36 is: 702.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.06 : 1,287.02 = 468.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.06/1,287.02 = 468.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.06x = 1,287.02 × 468.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.06x = 602,788.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,788.69/858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.50

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