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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.16, 1,287.60 and 310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.16, 1,287.60 and 310.60 is: 466.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.16 : 1,287.60 = 310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.16/1,287.60 = 310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.16x = 1,287.60 × 310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.16x = 399,928.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,928.56/858.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.03

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