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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.06, 1,287.68 and 310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.06, 1,287.68 and 310.68 is: 466.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.06 : 1,287.68 = 310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.06/1,287.68 = 310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.06x = 1,287.68 × 310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.06x = 400,054.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,054.87/858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.23

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