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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.08, 1,287.07 and 302.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.08, 1,287.07 and 302.75 is: 454.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.08 : 1,287.07 = 302.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.08/1,287.07 = 302.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.08x = 1,287.07 × 302.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.08x = 389,660.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,660.44/858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.11

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