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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.17, 1,285.73 and 310.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.17, 1,285.73 and 310.01 is: 464.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.17 : 1,285.73 = 310.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.17/1,285.73 = 310.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.17x = 1,285.73 × 310.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.17x = 398,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,581.18/858.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.46

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