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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.33, 1,287.27 and 310.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.33, 1,287.27 and 310.41 is: 465.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.33 : 1,287.27 = 310.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.33/1,287.27 = 310.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.33x = 1,287.27 × 310.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.33x = 399,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,581.48/858.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.53

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