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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.07, 1,286.83 and 310.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.07, 1,286.83 and 310.18 is: 465.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.07 : 1,286.83 = 310.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.07/1,286.83 = 310.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.07x = 1,286.83 × 310.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.07x = 399,148.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,148.93/858.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.17

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