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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.18, 1,286.91 and 310.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.18, 1,286.91 and 310.26 is: 465.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.18 : 1,286.91 = 310.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.18/1,286.91 = 310.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.18x = 1,286.91 × 310.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.18x = 399,276.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,276.70/858.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.26

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