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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.10, 1,289.52 and 468.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.10, 1,289.52 and 468.40 is: 703.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.10 : 1,289.52 = 468.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.10/1,289.52 = 468.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.10x = 1,289.52 × 468.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.10x = 604,011.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,011.17/858.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.89

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