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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.27, 1,286.28 and 468.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.27, 1,286.28 and 468.45 is: 702.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.27 : 1,286.28 = 468.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.27/1,286.28 = 468.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.27x = 1,286.28 × 468.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.27x = 602,557.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,557.87/858.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.06

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