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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.30, 1,285.65 and 473.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.30, 1,285.65 and 473.10 is: 708.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.30 : 1,285.65 = 473.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.30/1,285.65 = 473.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.30x = 1,285.65 × 473.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.30x = 608,241.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,241.02/858.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.66

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