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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.22, 1,287.78 and 468.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.22, 1,287.78 and 468.50 is: 703.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.22 : 1,287.78 = 468.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.22/1,287.78 = 468.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.22x = 1,287.78 × 468.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.22x = 603,324.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,324.93/858.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.00

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