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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.06, 1,287.30 and 310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.06, 1,287.30 and 310.20 is: 465.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.06 : 1,287.30 = 310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.06/1,287.30 = 310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.06x = 1,287.30 × 310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.06x = 399,320.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,320.46/858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.38

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