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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.14, 1,286.90 and 310.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.14, 1,286.90 and 310.18 is: 465.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.14 : 1,286.90 = 310.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.14/1,286.90 = 310.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.14x = 1,286.90 × 310.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.14x = 399,170.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,170.64/858.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.16

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