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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.28, 1,287.54 and 310.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.28, 1,287.54 and 310.36 is: 465.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.28 : 1,287.54 = 310.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.28/1,287.54 = 310.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.28x = 1,287.54 × 310.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.28x = 399,600.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,600.91/858.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.58

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