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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.27, 1,287.09 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.27, 1,287.09 and 310.32 is: 465.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.27 : 1,287.09 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.27/1,287.09 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.27x = 1,287.09 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.27x = 399,409.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,409.77/858.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.37

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